What is Chordly?

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Chordly is a free, open-source web app for creating chord sheets, chord charts, and lead sheets in your browser. According to its site, it lets you build a sheet, transpose chords with a single click, import existing ChordPro files, and export to PDF — and you can start without creating an account. It suits musicians who want a quick way to prep practice material or gig-ready charts without installing desktop software.

What you can do with Chordly

The site organizes its features around a few core tasks:

  • Create chord sheets and lead sheets — start a new sheet directly in the browser.
  • Transpose chords instantly — change the key of any song with one click, avoiding manual rewriting.
  • Import ChordPro files — bring in existing ChordPro files and edit them immediately.
  • Export to PDF — download individual chord sheets or entire set lists for printing.
  • Organize set lists — group chord sheets into set lists for a gig or practice session.

Who it's for

Chordly fits musicians and worship leaders who need to:

  • Prepare charts for a performance or rehearsal.
  • Produce practice material in a specific key.
  • Convert or edit existing ChordPro files.
  • Print or share chord sheets as PDFs.

Because it runs in the browser and the source is open, it also appeals to users who prefer open-source tools or want to inspect the code. The site notes the source is licensed under GPLv3 and lists the current version as v1.7.0.

How to get started

  1. Open chordly.co.uk.
  2. Choose Create Chord Sheet (or Try It Now) to start a new sheet. No account is required for this step.
  3. Enter your chords and lyrics.
  4. Use the transpose control to change the key with a single click.
  5. If you already have ChordPro files, import them to continue editing.
  6. Export your sheet — or a full set list — to PDF when you're ready to print or share.

Things to keep in mind

  • The site describes the tool as free and open source, with no account required to begin. It does offer Sign up and Log in options, which suggests an account may be useful for saving or organizing work, but the source material doesn't specify what an account adds.
  • No pricing details beyond "free" are provided, so treat any paid tier as unconfirmed.
  • ChordPro import and PDF export are stated features; exact formatting options aren't described in the available material.

If you want a browser-based, no-install way to create, transpose, and print chord sheets, Chordly is worth trying first. If you need advanced notation, audio playback, or collaboration features, check whether those are covered before committing.