Synced Lyrics fetches time-aligned lyrics from providers such as LRClib and highlights each line as it is sung, turning the lyrics tab into a karaoke view rather than a static wall of text.

When a track has no synced version available, the plugin falls back to plain lyrics so the tab is rarely empty. You can offset the timing per song if a particular file runs slightly ahead or behind.

What it does

  • Line-by-line highlighting that follows the song in real time
  • Multiple lyric providers with automatic fallback to plain text
  • Adjustable timing offset for tracks whose lyrics drift

How to enable Synced Lyrics

  1. Install YouTube Music Desktop App for Windows, macOS or Linux.
  2. Open the app menu and choose Plugins.
  3. Switch on Synced Lyrics.
  4. Open its options entry to adjust the settings.

Frequently asked questions

What if the lyrics are out of sync?

Use the offset control in the plugin options to nudge the timing forwards or backwards until the highlight matches what you hear.

How is this different from the Lyrics Genius plugin?

Lyrics Genius shows full static lyrics sourced from Genius. Synced Lyrics shows timed lines that follow playback. Many people enable both.

Synced Lyrics ships with the app

Free, open source, and one toggle away — along with 42 other plugins.

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