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Collaboration takes different forms. Some composers and lyricists work closely together on a song, with each having an input into both words and tune. Usually a lyricist fills in the words to a tune already fully written out. [[Dorothy Fields]] worked in this way.<ref>Portman, Jamie (April 5, 1974). [https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=76848886 "A great song-writer passes from the scene"]. ''The Calgary Herald''. p.&nbsp;81. Retrieved May 1, 2021.</ref> Lyricists have often added words to an established tune, as Johnny Burke did with the [[Erroll Garner]] jazz standard "[[Misty (song)|Misty]]".<ref>Campbell, Mary (August 9, 1965). [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76837698/asbury-park-press/ "Piano Stylist: Garner Stays Close to Melody"]. ''Asbury Park Press''. p. 15. Retrieved May 1, 2021.</ref> Some partnerships work almost totally independently, for example, [[Bernie Taupin]] writes lyrics and hands them over to [[Elton John]], who then sets them to music, with minimum interaction between the two men.<ref>Lloyd, Jack (May 18, 1976). [https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=76836866 "The silent partner of Elton John is finally speaking up"]. ''The Philadelphia Inquirer''. p.&nbsp;15. Retrieved May 1, 2021.</ref>