Two vocal versions. Your choice.
The two recordings returned for a song are alternative vocal performances. They can differ in melody, delivery and arrangement. The second recording is not automatically an instrumental.
Listen to both before choosing. If you plan to sing, pick the version you can follow comfortably: listen for a clear chorus, a pace that gives you time to breathe and words you can pronounce naturally.
| Audio | What you hear | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Vocal version | AI singing with the musical arrangement | A finished gift, or a guide while practicing |
| Backing track | The selected arrangement with the generated vocal removed | Singing the approved lyrics yourself |
Vocal separation can leave faint voices or other artifacts. Listen to the entire backing track before using it for a performance. A backing track is not a promise of a studio-perfect instrumental.
Keep the arrangement you like.
- Review the lyrics first. Check names, facts and difficult phrases before generating the music. Editing the lyrics after recording requires a new recording.
- Hear the preview and choose. Listen to the vocal versions before deciding to buy. The free personalized preview is 40 seconds; full recordings unlock after verified payment.
- Open your song and gift tools. After purchase, go to the gift preparation section and find “Sing it yourself.” Choose the vocal version in its selection menu, then select “Create backing track for this version.”
- Wait for separation to finish. The request can take several minutes. The page checks the saved task and shows the backing player and MP3 download when it is ready. Reopening your saved order continues checking the existing request.
One backing track from your chosen vocal version is available per purchased order. Choose the version before submitting: it cannot be changed by repeatedly pressing the button. If the request fails or its status is unclear, keep the order ID and contact support.
Save it before the big day.
Select “Download backing track MP3” to keep the audio file. The original vocal recording has its own download. Save both with names you can recognize, such as a vocal guide and a backing track, so you do not play the singing version by mistake.
On a computer, check your Downloads folder. On a phone, the browser may save the file, open an audio player or offer a share menu. If it opens a player, use the available download or share action to save it to Files or your device storage. Exact controls depend on your phone and browser.
This is a real MP3 audio file. Saving the photo and lyrics keepsake creates a separate HTML file; that keepsake does not contain the audio. Open the saved MP3 once and check that you can find it again before going offline.
Once the backing track is ready, the recipient can also play and download it through the existing gift link while the order remains unlocked. Gift hosting is included for at least 12 months under the purchase terms. Keep your own audio copy and treat the complete gift link as private.
Make the first listen comfortable.
For a birthday song gift, start with a private rehearsal rather than making the party your first attempt. Sing the chorus with the vocal guide, then try the backing track. Decide where to begin, where to breathe and whether you want the lyrics in front of you.
For an anniversary song, a quiet room and a short note can be enough. Your performance does not need to be a public surprise. Ask whether your partner would enjoy being filmed before recording or sharing their reaction.
Use a speaker and volume level you have tested. If you are singing into a microphone, check for feedback and keep the microphone away from the speaker. Download the audio ahead of time and keep the vocal version as a backup if you prefer to listen together.
You cannot currently change the song’s key or tempo inside A Little Song. Choose a version you can sing comfortably, and allow time to practice. The song gift reveal guide covers photos, notes and sharing the link.
Before you press play.
Is a backing track included, or is the second song instrumental?
The second recording is another vocal version. After verified purchase, you can request one backing track from the vocal version you select. This removes vocals from that recording instead of composing an unrelated new tune.
Can I hear my personalized song before paying?
Yes. Read and edit the lyrics, then hear a free 40-second vocal preview before deciding. The full song and its download unlock after verified payment. Backing-track creation is available in the purchased song tools.
Will the backing track have absolutely no voices?
It is created by vocal separation, so faint vocal remnants or processing artifacts are possible. Check the entire result before performing. Contact support with your order ID if the audio is unusable.
Can I download it directly into my phone’s music library?
You can download an MP3 and save it to device storage. Your phone decides which apps can open or import it; we do not automatically add songs to Apple Music, Spotify or another music library.
Can I use a different language for the song?
Yes. Choose the song language separately from the website language. Check the lyric draft and pronunciation, then practice using the chosen vocal version. Changing the website language does not change an existing recording.
Put your own voice in it.
Begin with a memory and a message. Review the words, hear the vocal preview, and decide whether this is a song you want to give or sing.
Make your song giftSee pricing and inclusions before you buy. No guaranteed generation deadline.