AB or Verse/Chorus Song Form 

AB format has been the songwriting format of choice for modern popular music since
the 1960s. It is often used in love songs, pop, country, rap and rock music. Unlike the
AABA form or AAA, which both highlight the verse, AB format puts emphasis entirely on
the chorus. Although the AB Song Form has been around since the mid-nineteenth
century, most popular songs from the classic rock period forward are written in the AB
Song Form.

Structure Of AB Song Form 

AB Song Form consists of two or three ​verses​ that alternate with a second, distinct
musical theme. This second distinct theme is a section called the ​chorus​.

As with blues progressions, not all AB Song Form songs are found in the typical 32-bar
length. Verses and choruses can be any length, however, most are four, eight, twelve,
sixteen, or twenty-four bars long.

 
All About The Verse 

In AB form, one of the main functions of the verse is to serve as a build-up to the
chorus.

The first verse of an AB song sets-up the "story" for the rest of the song. Usually there
are several verses made up of 8 lines with the last line preparing the listeners for the
chorus.

Verses are often sung by an individual singer.

Don't make your verses too long, it is important to try to reach the chorus quickly.

All About The Chorus 

The chorus usually contains the song’s main message, major hook and title. This makes
the ​chorus​ the catchiest, most memorable part of the song. The chorus contrasts,
musically and rhythmically, with the verse and it is repeated several times throughout
the song. This means the chorus is the part of the song that often sticks in the mind of a
listener.

The title of the song is usually included in the chorus as well as the main theme. One
important rule of thumb when writing the AB song is to try to get to the chorus quickly,
so avoid writing verses that are too long.

In a chorus the individual singer is usually joined by one or more other singers. In fact
the name "chorus" comes from the multiple voices that join the solo singer during this
section.
Title Placement In AB Song Form 

The title line or hook is usually a feature of the chorus. It can fall into any number of
places in the chorus, including:

1. First line
2. First and third line
3. Second and fourth line
4. Last line
5. The first and last line
6. Every line

The first and last lines tend to be the strongest title / main hook positions.

The important part is simply to make your chorus memorable.