Spotify now allows its users to sing along by displaying the song lyrics. The lyrics will be available in-app for the majority of Spotify’s libraries.
The lyrics are provided by Italy-based Musixmatch, which says its catalog has “over 8 million” lyrics.
Users can see the lyrics scroll as they listen to a song and can also share selected lyrics on social platforms. The feature is available on iOS, Android devices, and desktop computers. Here is how to see song lyrics on Spotify.
On the Spotify mobile app
1. Tap on the “Now Playing View” on a song.
2. While listening, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
3. You’ll see track lyrics that scroll in real-time as the song is playing.
4. To share, tap the “Share” button at the bottom of the lyrics screen and then select the lyrics you want to share via third-party platforms.
On the Spotify desktop app
1. From the “Now Playing” bar, click on the microphone icon while a song is playing.
2. You’ll see track lyrics that scroll in real-time while the song plays.
On the Spotify TV app
1. Open the “Now Playing View” on a song.
2. Navigate to the right corner to the “lyrics button” and select if you want to enable Lyrics.
3. Once enabled, you’ll see the lyrics in the “Now Playing” View.
