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How Do I Extract the Lyrics From a Song?

Music is a great tool for expression and communication for all people. Whether an artist seeks to express a personal message, a political opinion or simply to create a party atmosphere, lyrics are the most direct way to get this feeling across to an audience. Due to variations in accent, pronunciation, speed at which lyrics are delivered and the style in which they are sung, it can be hard to extract the lyrics from a song.

Things You'll Need

  • CD player (optional)
  • MP3 player (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Check the inlay of the CD packaging as some artists include a lyric book with their albums.

    • 2

      Listen to the song with a pen and paper at hand, or with a word processor.

    • 3

      Listen to the lyrics and write or type them down as you go along. If you miss a line or find it hard to decipher, pause the song and rewind until you've heard it enough times to verify the words.

    • 4

      Visit a lyrics website to check that you have the right words. Simply type in the name of the artists and song name followed by "lyrics" into a search engine. Check a few of the resulting lyric websites for accuracy. You may also find some websites that are dedicated to discussing songs and meaning behind song lyrics.

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