Song title capitalization

In English, song titles are usually written in title case or sentence case, depending on the style guide or publication. Title case capitalizes major words; sentence case capitalizes the first word and proper nouns.

Background and context

For a playlist, database, or article, consistency matters more than choosing one universal form. Follow the chosen style guide and preserve official styling when a title deliberately uses unusual capitalization.

Interpretations and variants

Style guides differ on title case, sentence case, and how to capitalize short words. A publication may also preserve a song’s official styling, including lowercase or unusual punctuation. Choose one rule for a catalog and apply it consistently to titles, album names, and track lists.

Listening context

A title list should keep the same capitalization system throughout, even when titles contain short prepositions or conjunctions. Preserve stylized official spelling when it is intentional, and use quotation marks or italics consistently according to the publication’s style.

Details to verify

This is a short music reference. Interpretations vary; the article summarizes context without reproducing song lyrics.

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