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I would sing vs I used to sing

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'I would sing' is used to express a hypothetical situation or a future action, while 'I used to sing' is used to talk about a past habit or action that was done regularly in the past but not anymore.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1634 views

I would sing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a hypothetical situation or a future action.

This phrase is used to talk about something that you might do in the future or a hypothetical situation. It often follows an 'if' clause or is used to express a polite request or offer.

Examples:

  • If I had a good voice, I would sing in the choir.
  • I would sing at your wedding if you asked me to.
  • She said she would sing a song for us later.
  • I would sing along to my favorite songs when I was a child.
  • Would you sing a duet with me?
  • I would sing in school plays, choirs.
  • I would sing and gaze at myself to see if my beauty was still dazzling.
  • "If I were a poet, I would sing for you..."
  • I would sing a song inside my head.
  • If I would sing this, she'd get mad.
  • When he was little, he used to lie on my lap, and I would sing.
  • I would sing it to you when you were scared.
  • I would sing yellow for you, but you'd never speak to me again.
  • I would sing you a verse in tears, now
  • I'd record guitar on one cassette... hit play so that guitar sound is coming out and I would sing along to it as I hit record on this other cassette.
  • After they sang me "Happy Birthday," I would sing them "Jingle Bells."
  • If I would sing from now until the morning, (N8) yuruseru no kana yuruseru no kana'll let you go?
  • And whenever I felt alone, I would sing up to my papa in heaven, and I would be like, "Papa... do you feel me?"
  • You know, every year, over, like, an assortment of pies, my dads and I would sing these holiday medleys by the piano.
  • "but I would sing on wanton wing, when youthful may its bloom renewed."
  • If I had a voice to sing, I would sing you the psalm of horses.

Alternatives:

  • I might sing
  • I could sing
  • I will sing
  • I can sing
  • I should sing

I used to sing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a past habit or action that was done regularly in the past but not anymore.

This phrase is used to describe something that was a habit or a regular action in the past but is no longer true. It indicates that the action was done repeatedly or over a period of time in the past.

Examples:

  • I used to sing in a band when I was younger.
  • She used to sing in the church choir every Sunday.
  • We used to sing together at family gatherings.
  • He used to sing along to the radio on his way to work.
  • They used to sing folk songs around the campfire.
  • You know, I used to sing to feel something.
  • I used to sing that song to my children...
  • I used to sing Lullaby to you.
  • I used to sing that song when I was a kid.
  • I used to sing a lot, back then.
  • I used to sing Clem to sleep when she was a baby.
  • Look, I used to sing at weddings all the time when I was home.
  • You know, I used to sing to Pop when he was in the shower.
  • I used to sing for the sisters so they would know I was all right.
  • I used to sing for the sisters so they would know I was all right.
  • You know, years ago, I used to sing that song...
  • I used to sing to my baby.
  • I used to sing there, we would take Henry.
  • My sister and I used to sing in choirs together constantly.
  • I used to sing this song for my mama.
  • I used to sing it with my brothers.
  • That's a song I used to sing at school.
  • I used to sing in the Navy Glee Club.
  • I used to sing it to you.
  • Well yes, I used to sing but the real money's in management.

Alternatives:

  • I sang
  • I was singing
  • I would sing
  • I used to perform
  • I used to vocalize

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