Internal rhyme - Songwriting exercise
End rhymes are the most common, but they can start to sound tired and expected.
Internal rhymes can give your lines extra rhythm and texture, making your lyrics feel more alive.
Example
Line: "You left your scarf on the back of the chair" Rhymes: more / dance floor "I wanted more when we hit the dance floor."
Try it yourself
Try it yourself in the "Internal rhyme" exercise below.
Remember, there aren't really any wrong answers — the point is to get practice with the technique.
Internal rhyme
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