Templates/CDG · 5 Words

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Lyrics Template

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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

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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.

Westin Tanley

How to create a CDG · 5 Words karaoke video

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How to Add Lyrics to a Music Video
STEP 1

Open the CDG · 5 Words template

Click "Create from template" to start a new CD+G project pre-set to 5 words per line.

STEP 2

Upload your audio

STEP 3

Import your lyrics

STEP 4

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.

Can I change the words-per-line after creating the project?

How do I preview my exported .cdg file?

Is this template free?