Song

I Write the Songs

by Barry Manilow

I Write the Songs is a 1975 song by Barry Manilow, 3:50 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Musical Term song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke version available

Released 1975 Hot 100 peak #1 · 20 weeks Length 3:50 Soft Rock

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Performance tips

• Support the long sustained phrases with steady breath
• Let the key change bloom with a warmer tone
• Hold back early so the final chorus feels huge

In these themes

• 🎼Musical Term"Songs"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

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• Copacabana (At the Copa)1978 · 5:45
• Could It Be Magic1973 · 6:50
• It's Just Another New Year's Eve1981 · 4:20
• Looks Like We Made It1977 · 3:33
• Mandy1974 · 3:33
• Weekend in New England1976 · 3:43
• A Gift of Love2007 · 2:28

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