LyricsX
Free, open-source Mac app that finds synced lyrics for the song playing and shows them on the desktop or menu bar.
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About LyricsX
LyricsX watches the music player you are using on a Mac, such as Apple Music, Spotify or other supported players, and automatically searches several online lyrics sources for time-synced lyrics to the current song. The lines scroll in time on the desktop as an overlay or in the menu bar, and you can change the font, colour and position. If the timing is off you can shift it from the status menu, double-click a line to jump to that part of the song, and drag lyrics files in or out. It can convert between Traditional and Simplified Chinese, which reflects its large Chinese-speaking user base. LyricsX is free and MPL-licensed, installable from the Mac App Store, Homebrew or GitHub. It is macOS only; an iOS version and a Linux command-line tool were described as early development.
Best for: Mac users who want karaoke-style synced lyrics on screen for whatever player they use.
Pros and cons
What works
- Works with several Mac music players, not just one service
- Desktop overlay and menu bar display with adjustable styling
- Free and open source, also on the Mac App Store
Why people leave
- macOS only
- Lyrics coverage depends on third-party sources and varies by language
Top LyricsX alternatives
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Musixmatch66.5Large lyrics catalogue with apps for phones, watches and car screens, not just the Mac.
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LRCGET62.6Downloads synced lyrics as LRC files for a local music library on Windows, Mac or Linux.
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Spotify52.6Shows synced lyrics inside the player itself, so no extra app is needed if you stream there.
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Apple Music51.2Built-in time-synced lyrics on Mac and iPhone for songs in the Apple Music catalogue.
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LyricsX: common questions
Is LyricsX free?
Yes. LyricsX is free, open-source software.
Is LyricsX open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at ddddxxx/LyricsX.
What platforms does LyricsX run on?
LyricsX is available for macOS.
What are the best alternatives to LyricsX?
The highest-ranked LyricsX alternatives right now are Musixmatch, LRCGET and Spotify. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.