Write a song parody
Write a song parody by changing lyrics to a familiar tune about your daily life or school, practicing rhyme, rhythm, and creative expression.
Step-by-step guide to write a song parody
Step 1
Choose a familiar tune you can sing from memory.
Step 2
Pick a topic about your daily life or school to sing about.
Step 3
Hum the tune slowly to remember the melody.
Step 4
Clap the beat of the tune so you can feel how many beats fit per line.
Step 5
Write 2 to 4 short lines for a chorus that say the main idea of your parody.
Step 6
Write 4 short lines for verse 1 that describe one part of your topic.
Step 7
Write 4 short lines for verse 2 that add more details or a funny twist.
Step 8
Check the ends of your lines and change words so some lines rhyme.
Step 9
Count syllables in one line and change other lines so they have a similar rhythm.
Step 10
Sing the chorus aloud to see if the words fit the tune easily.
Step 11
Change any words that are hard to sing or don’t match the beat.
Step 12
Write a neat final copy of your parody on fresh paper.
Step 13
Decorate your final page with drawings or colors that match your song.
Step 14
Practice singing your parody two or three times until you feel confident.
Step 15
Share your finished parody on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have 'fresh paper' or markers to make the final copy and decorations?
Use a clean page from a notebook or printer paper for the neat final copy and color with colored pencils, crayons, stickers, or glued cut‑out pictures to decorate the final page.
My words don't fit the tune when I sing the chorus aloud — what should I do?
When you 'Sing the chorus aloud to see if the words fit the tune easily,' clap the beat, hum the tune slowly, shorten or swap words to match syllables, and repeat until the lines fit the melody.
How can this activity be changed for younger kids or older students?
For younger kids make one short chorus and one 4‑line verse with picture prompts and lots of clapping, while older students can add a bridge or extra verses, fine‑tune rhymes and syllable counts, and create a polished final copy before sharing on DIY.org.
How can we extend or personalize the parody beyond the basic instructions?
Extend the activity by adding simple instrument accompaniment, recording a video of your practiced performance to upload to DIY.org, turning the lyrics and drawings into a hand‑decorated booklet, or inviting friends to add harmonies or a funny guest verse.
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Facts about songwriting for kids
✍️ Rhymes boost memory—kids remember rhyming lines and songs more easily than plain prose.
⚖️ Parody is often treated as protected speech (fair use) in copyright law, but rules differ by country.
🤩 "Weird Al" Yankovic helped popularize modern song parodies and has won multiple Grammy Awards.
🥁 Keeping the original rhythm while changing words helps teach meter, cadence, and creative wordplay.
🎵 Parodies usually keep the original tune so listeners instantly recognize and sing along.
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