OpenSong for Mac

Brief overview

OpenSong is a free, open-source program for organizing song lyrics, chord charts, lead sheets, and screen projections. It is built to support worship teams, bands, and anybody who needs polished onscreen or printed song materials.

Main capabilities

• Flexible print and export options for chord charts and sheet layouts.
• Automatic chord transposition so songs can be shifted to any key instantly.
• Detailed song metadata (tempo, time signature, copyright, etc.) stored with each item.
• Support for lyrics, chords, and lead-sheet formatting as well as projection-ready files.
• Fine-grained text styling for titles, author credits, lyrics, and other elements.

Live display and performance controls

• Create timed loops (for announcements, interludes, or repeated slides) to run automatically.
• Queue songs to play in any order for a live set or presentation.
• Insert and show Bible passages alongside songs when needed.
• Customize presentation visuals with different typefaces, sizes, and background images to keep slides readable and attractive.

Customization and workflow

• Choose font families and sizes independently for headings, lyric lines, and credits.
• Pick background images or solid colors for projection screens to match the event atmosphere.
• Save song templates and printing presets to speed up rehearsal and production.

Compatibility note

Suggested alternative viewer: Adobe Reader DC (available free) for users who only need a lightweight PDF viewer rather than the full song-management feature set.

Who should use it

OpenSong is a practical choice for musicians, worship leaders, and presenters who need an affordable way to prepare, print, and project musical material with flexible formatting and live-show features.