- A classic shape: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus, Outro.
- Let each part add something: a new instrument, a harmony, a busier beat.
- A bridge is a break from the pattern — new chords, fewer instruments, or a different feel.
- The last chorus can be the biggest: everything in, maybe a little faster (Tempo & levels).
- End on purpose: a fade-out, or stop the beat and let the last chord ring.
Building a Song That Goes Somewhere
Arrangement: build, release, and a good ending.