Chords Quote by David Bowie

“There are melodies that speak as eloquently as words, that flow logically and inevitably from a single, pure emotion.”

— Rachel Hartman

Much as I adore the melodies, I choose a song for what it has to say.

— Julie Andrews

There is a great temptation with songs, melodies and lyrics to overcomplicate them but in fact, you find that the most enduring melodies are…

— Ken Hensley

I love a beautiful, soaring, singable melody. But what really draws me to a song, at the end of the day, is the words.

— Lari White

People say it's a bit repetitive to say, 'Oh oh oh oh oh oh,' but you can't translate the melody into words.

— Chris Martin

The myriad of ways that a song can be interpreted is astounding to me, and it's part of the allure of writing.

— LP

Words and melody are what draw me in, always.

— Matthew Koma

All my music is very simple in that melody is usually clearly stated.

— Carter Burwell

I've always got these little melodies running around in my head, although most of them aren't worth much, and I understand structure and formulas.

— Eddie Rabbitt

I'm all about the melody.

— Craig David

What I have to say is all in the music. If I want to say anything, I write a song.

— Paul McCartney

Words have been the most difficult thing for me. Melodies have been the easiest for me; I have more than enough melodies to go…

— Leon Russell