Bruce Springsteen is one of today's great songwriters, with a style that is all his own. This book uses his work as the starting point for a master class in the art of writing powerful – and successful – songs.Songwriting guru Rikky Rooksby takes Springsteen's songs apart and shows how the common techniques they use can help you: structure intros, verses, choruses and bridges • write songs using anything from two to seven chords• arrange instruments for maximum effect • mimic the sound of Springsteen's chords • write lyrics that ring true and hit home. This book will change the way you listen to Springsteen's songs and revitalize the wayyou write your own.