Question 1

What is an example of a bridge of a song?

Alison Stolpa · Accepted Answer

These songs have pretty clear examples of bridges:

Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” (at 02:30)
The Beatles’ “We Can Work It Out” (at 00:37)
Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” (at 01:50)
Ariana Grande’s “Break Free” (at 02:37)
Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” (at 01:52)

Question 2

Do you need a bridge in a song?

Alison Stolpa · Accepted Answer

No, you don’t need a bridge in a song. Bridges are simply a way to add another dimension of emotional impact to a song, often through the element of surprise. (Some famous bridges include time signature shifts or key changes.)
So, bridges can make your song more interesting but many beloved, well-known songs don’t even have bridges! It’s basically a question of what your song needs to feel complete to you, the Songwriter, and what the listener will find catchy or meaningful.

Question 3

What comes after a bridge in a song?

Alison Stolpa · Accepted Answer

Anything can come after a bridge in a song, but in the majority of songs, the bridge takes us back to the chorus.

Question 4

How does a bridge work in a song?

Caleb J. Murphy · Accepted Answer

As its name suggests, a bridge connects two parts of a song, usually the last two choruses. It uses a different chord progression, different key, and/or different time signature. Musically, it adds variety and creates tension. Lyrically, it usually introduces a different perspective to the story or adds new information that puts the song in a new light.

Question 5

What is the bridge of a song example?

Caleb J. Murphy · Accepted Answer

Tons of songs use a bridge to add variety, create tension, and add a new perspective to the song. Some modern examples of a bridge in a song include “As It Was” by Harry Styles, “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals, “About Damn Time” by Lizzo, and “good 4 u” by Olivia Rodrigo.

Question 6

How do you make a song bridge?

Caleb J. Murphy · Accepted Answer

There are lots of ways to write a bridge, but one good way to inspire a bridge is, instead of resolving your chorus on the 1 chord, switch to the relative minor and write from there. So if your song is in G major and your chorus resolves to the G at the end, switch to an Em instead to enter the bridge. Musically, this will give it a different feel, which could inspire the direction of the lyrics.

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