Accepted input: chords-above-lyrics format used by Ultimate Guitar, tabs sites, and printed song books. Each chord line should contain only chord names (A, G, Em, F#m7, etc.) separated by spaces, with the matching lyric line immediately below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ChordPro format?
ChordPro is a text-based format for song lyrics that embeds chord names directly in the lyrics using square brackets. For example, [G]Amazing [Em]grace means the G chord is played on "Amazing" and Em on "grace". It is supported by Band Central, OnSong, Onsong, Songbook+, and most chord-chart apps.
What input format does this converter accept?
Paste the chords-above-lyrics format where chord names appear on one line and the corresponding lyrics appear on the line directly below. This is the standard format used by Ultimate Guitar, Chordie, and most printed song sheets. The converter detects chord lines automatically -- a line is treated as chords when every word on that line is a valid chord name.
Can I use the output in Band Central or OnSong?
Yes. Copy the ChordPro output and paste it directly into the lyric editor in Band Central or any app that supports ChordPro format. Band Central's lyric editor natively renders ChordPro, including chord transposition, auto-scroll, and formatting options.
What chord types are supported?
The converter recognizes major, minor (m), seventh (7), minor seventh (m7), ninth (m9), diminished (dim, dim7), major seventh (maj7), suspended (sus2, sus4), augmented (aug), sixth (6), ninth (9), and add ninth (add9) chords.