6 Best Song Lyrics Apps for Android

Listening to our favorite music on a smartphone is always a joy. With just a few taps, we can enjoy music anytime, anywhere. But sometimes, we get so into the music that we want to sing along—only to forget the lyrics!

No worries, though! You can easily view the lyrics of your favorite songs through specialized apps. Below is a curated list from Carisinyal of the best song lyrics applications for Android. These apps allow you to sing your heart out without the need to search for lyrics manually on Google.

1. Shazam

Shazam introduces a convenient pop-up notification that informs users about the song currently playing on their device. To activate this feature, simply tap the pop-up, and Shazam will proceed to identify the song. Following this, the app displays the lyrics sequentially, verse by verse.

Although it might be slightly obtrusive, the pop-up from Shazam offers real-time lyrics in a compact, floating format that conserves screen space.

Furthermore, this pop-up can be kept active even when you are offline. Shazam stores the song's title information temporarily and will display it once you reconnect to the internet.

Shazam's database is notably current, featuring lyrics from songs released less than two weeks ago.

For concert enthusiasts, this app is indispensable. Shazam can pinpoint nearby concerts and automatically send you notifications. These alerts are smartly tailored based on the artists whose songs you've listened to recently or frequently.

I particularly love Shazam for its sleek, minimalist interface that avoids clutter while remaining stylish. The app is straightforward with few tabs, and its lyrics feature is robust, backed by an ever-updating song database.

Things I like about Shazam:

• Quick music identification, even for music played externally.
• An up-to-date lyrics database.
• Space-saving, verse-by-verse lyric display.
• Automatic concert notifications based on your location and listening habits.

One thing to note:

• The pop-up feature may sometimes disrupt the use of other device functions.

2. Musixmatch

Musixmatch makes it easy to follow along with your favorite songs by automatically synchronizing lyrics as the music plays. Whether you're listening through your phone's music player or streaming on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, the app displays lyrics in a floating window for easy reading.

Plus, you can customize the floating lyrics feature by adjusting the theme color and display size to match your preference.

But that's not all—Musixmatch also offers a lyrics translation feature, supporting over 60 languages. This is especially useful for those who want to understand the meaning behind songs in foreign languages.

The app’s lyrics database is constantly updated, thanks to its active user community that adds and refines lyrics. This means you’ll rarely struggle to find lyrics, even for newly released songs.

Things I like about Musixmatch:

• Automatically syncs lyrics when a song is played
• Can identify songs from external sources
• Lets users search for songs by entering snippets of lyrics
• Provides lyrics translations in over 60 languages
• Features a customizable and visually appealing floating lyrics display

Points to consider:

• The floating lyrics pop-up may occasionally disrupt other activities on the device.
• The floating lyrics feature is limited to songs played directly on the device.

3. Genius

Genius works similarly to Musixmatch and Shazam, allowing users to find lyrics for songs playing on their device or from external sources. However, what sets Genius apart is its unique feature that explains the meaning behind the lyrics.

Each lyric segment can be tapped to reveal its interpretation, often provided by the Genius user community. Some annotations even come from exclusive interviews with the artists themselves, offering deeper insight into the songs.

When viewing a song’s lyrics, you’ll also see a play button that links to a YouTube video of the song, making it easy to sing along while following the lyrics.

Additionally, Genius features articles and videos from its team, where they interview artists and discuss the creative process behind their music. This gives the app a distinct feel—like a mix between a lyrics viewer and a digital music magazine.

What I love about Genius:

• A highly comprehensive lyrics finder and viewer
• Sends push notifications with lyrics when a song is played on the device
• Offers lyric annotations and explanations for a deeper understanding of songs

One thing to note:

• Requires an internet connection at all times

4. ALSong

ALSong is primarily a music player, but it also comes with built-in lyrics support. Whenever you play a song using this app, the lyrics appear automatically, making it easy to sing along.

If a song’s lyrics are missing, you can manually add them or even edit existing ones. ALSong also features floating lyrics, which display on your screen even when the app is minimized, ensuring you can read the lyrics while using other apps.

Another handy feature is its lock screen support, allowing you to control playback without unlocking your device. Additionally, ALSong includes a customizable equalizer, so you can adjust the sound to your liking.

Things I like about ALSong:

• Simple and user-friendly interface
• Displays lyrics for locally stored songs
• Allows users to add or edit lyrics manually
• Includes a customizable equalizer
• Works without an internet connection

Points to consider:

• Only supports local file playback—cannot identify songs from streaming platforms
• Most lyrics available are for Korean songs
• The app layout can feel cluttered due to ad banners

5. Lyrics Mania

If you're looking for an app to display lyrics for your favorite songs, Lyrics Mania is a solid choice. It boasts a vast database containing lyrics from millions of songs, with translations available in multiple languages—depending on user contributions.

The app also comes with a built-in music player that displays lyrics for songs stored on your device. Additionally, Lyrics Mania features a song identification tool called MusicID, which can recognize songs from both internal and external sources.

However, I personally had trouble getting the MusicID feature to work on my phone. Despite multiple attempts, it failed to recognize the songs I was playing, making it difficult to test its accuracy in identifying tracks from either my device or external sources.

Things I like about Lyrics Mania:

• Displays lyrics from millions of songs
• Includes a translation feature
• Built-in music player with lyric support for locally stored songs

Points to consider

• The MusicID feature didn’t work on my phone
• Not always updated with the latest song releases

6. SoundHound

SoundHound stands out for its ability to recognize songs simply by humming—a feature not commonly found in other music identification apps. However, in my experience, this feature didn’t perform as expected.

Out of curiosity, I tested the humming recognition, but despite several attempts with different songs, SoundHound couldn’t identify any of them.

Initially, I thought this was because I was humming newer songs that weren’t in its database. But even after trying older, well-known tracks, the result remained the same.

When I switched to playing songs directly from my computer, the app worked better—especially for popular, well-established tracks. The real-time lyrics feature also functioned well, syncing the lyrics with the song as it played.

Unlike other lyrics apps that display lyrics at the top of the screen, SoundHound places them at the bottom, similar to Spotify’s layout. You can also adjust the font size and connect the app to streaming services like Spotify and YouTube to access your playlists.

Things I like about SoundHound:

• Displays real-time lyrics in sync with the song
• Identifies songs from both internal and external sources
• Customizable lyrics font size
• Can connect to Spotify and YouTube for playlist access

Points to consider:

• The humming recognition feature didn’t work for me
• The song database isn’t always up to date
• Lacks lyrics for many indie or non-English songs
• Occasional bugs and errors

Most of these apps are free to download, so why wait? Get your favorite lyrics app now and sing along to your heart’s content!