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Lyrics Template
CDG · 5 Words
CDG · 5 Words breaks lyrics into 5-word lines — a slightly more relaxed pace with more context per line. Good for slower songs or lyrics with shorter words, where singers can comfortably read ahead. It exports a standard .cdg file that plays on real karaoke hardware.
Made by Westin Tanley
How was this template?
Why CDG · 5 Words?
CD+G is the format used by karaoke machines and karaoke bars worldwide. Line length controls how far ahead singers can read without crowding the screen.
5 words per line is a slightly more relaxed pace with more context per line. Good for slower songs or lyrics with shorter words, where singers can comfortably read ahead.
Open the CDG · 5 Words template
Click "Create from template" to start a new CD+G project pre-set to 5 words per line.
Upload your audio
Import your lyrics
Export your .cdg file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CD+G?
CD+G (CD+Graphics) is the standard format used by karaoke machines worldwide. It stores low-resolution graphics — lyrics with word-by-word highlighting — alongside audio.