* Syllable counts vary: Songs often have lines with different syllable counts for rhythm and flow.
* Musical phrasing: Even if a line has 8 syllables, the way it's sung can change the perceived syllable count.
However, here are some examples of lines from popular songs that *are close* to 8 syllables and have a simple, straightforward rhythm:
* "Let it be" by The Beatles: "Let it be, let it be, let it be" (7 syllables)
* "Happy" by Pharrell Williams: "Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth" (8 syllables)
* "Imagine" by John Lennon: "Imagine there's no heaven" (7 syllables)
* "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen: "Mama, just wrote you a letter" (8 syllables)
* "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen: "Now I've heard there was a secret chord" (8 syllables)
To find songs with a specific syllable count, you can:
1. Look at song lyrics: Many websites like Genius have lyric breakdowns that might show syllable counts.
2. Use a syllable counter: There are online tools that can help you count syllables in a phrase.
3. Listen closely and analyze: Pay attention to the rhythm and flow of a song to see if it has a consistent syllable count.
Remember, the most important thing is that a song has a good rhythm and sounds good to your ear, even if it doesn't perfectly fit a specific syllable count.