How to Play Guess the Song Over Text

One player picks a song and sends a clue over text. This can be a line from the lyrics (avoid the chorus — too easy), an emoji representation, or a vague description of the music video.
The other player guesses the song title and artist. They get up to 3 guesses per round before asking for another clue.
If the first clue doesn't work, send a second, easier clue. Maybe a more recognizable lyric or the year it came out. You can give up to 3 clues total.
Reveal the answer after they guess correctly or run out of clues. Award 3 points for a first-clue guess, 2 for second, 1 for third. Then swap roles.

Rules

No Shazam, no Googling lyrics, no asking Alexa. This is a test of what's actually in your head.
Pick songs the other person has a reasonable chance of knowing. Deep cuts from obscure bands aren't fun for anyone.
The song title and artist must both be correct for full points. Title alone gets half credit.
Don't send the most famous line of the song as your first clue. Start tricky, then get easier.
Both players should agree on a genre or era if musical tastes are very different.

You

Guess the song! Here's your clue: "I got my mind on my money and my money on my mind"

Them

Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg!!

You

Too easy for you 😤 3 points. Ok your turn

Them

Alright try this: "I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy"

You

Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen. Come on give me a hard one 😂

Them

Ok fine. "We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl"

You

Ohhh that's Pink Floyd... Wish You Were Here!

Them

Yes!! Ok you actually know your stuff 🎸

Try the "Emoji Only" version where you represent the song using only emojis. "🎸🏨🦅" = Hotel California.
Play "Decade Mode" where all songs must be from a specific decade. The 80s and 2000s are goldmines for this.
In a group chat, first person to guess correctly gets the points. It turns into a race and gets competitive fast.
Build a shared playlist of all the songs that come up during the game. You'll end up with a great mix by the end.