Store every set of country music lyrics for future reference. You can avoid needless work by copying lyrics into a word processor, printing off sheets for each country music song and filing away songs by musician and album.
Record live performances on television and radio for future transcription and research. You should utilize a digital video recorder (DVR) for maximum recording space and replay ability to help you get accurate lyrics.
Contact country radio stations in your city to pick the minds of knowledgeable disc jockeys. You should send an email to your favorite disc jockey before or after her show if you have a specific question regarding country lyrics. You can also call a disc jockey during the open-call portions of his show for immediate assistance.
Shop at guitar and musician supply stores in your community to find song books that feature lyrics. You can get the melody and the lyrics for your favorite songs with a small investment.
Research a classic song covered by multiple artists to find variations in lyrics and melodies. Covers of classic country and Western songs are popular among new artists who want to show off their vocal ranges. You can compare the lyrics to each cover to become familiar with the song's evolution.
Take the cover material out of your country music CDs to look through liner notes for song lyrics. This approach is the easiest way to find lyrics, although there are a number of musicians who do not post their lyrics to stave off plagiarism.
Speak with cover bands in your town that are familiar with country song lyrics that you want to obtain. Band members that cover other musicians usually like to talk music with fans and their ability to perform country music means they are well-versed in song lyrics.