Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Foreword v
3. Contents vii
4. 1. The Lyric Impulse 1
5. 52. Words And Music 26
6. 3. The Story Lyric 52
7. 4. The Common Muse 77
8. 5. Country Lyrics 103
9. 6. The Golden Bridle 130
10. Notes 157
11. Index 161