User Manual

Annotations

Sometimes chords and lyrics be not enough t' communicate how t' play a song, savvy? In that case, th' annotations menu can help ye out, matey. Tap on th' additions icon in th' menubar t' access th' annotations tab. Annotations be notes or drawings that can be placed on th' chord chart. OnSong includes th' followin' annotation options in this menu:

Annotation Library

Use th' context menu on annotations t' place them into yer annotations library. Ye can then open th' library t' add those saved annotations t' other documents.

Clip

Clips let ye import pictures or create graphics, crop them t' place on yer chord charts and sheet music.

Drawing

Th' drawing annotation lets ye draw on th' page usin' a pen or highlighter.

Sticky Note

Th' sticky note annotation allows ye t' place colored, square notes on th' page.

Text

Th' text annotation lets ye break out o' th' sticky note box and just type on th' page.

Clear All

Tappin' on this option will remove all annotations from th' song page. Ye be prompted before this takes place since it be not reversible.

Lock All Annotations

This switch can be enabled t' prevent annotations from takin' any manipulation gestures.

Edit All Annotations

If annotations on yer chart have an action, or if any annotation be invisible, this switch will be enabled allowin' those annotations t' be visible and editable. (not displayed)

Show Annotations and Drawings

This switch in th' toolbar allows annotations and drawings t' be turned off temporarily without removin' them.

OnSong 2026 — Last Updated on December 19, 2025