Get Lyrical for Mac

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Get Lyrical is a lightweight media player enhancement that facilitates quick retrieval of song lyrics directly from iTunes. Designed for Mac users, this free utility operates by running a script that queries LyricWiki.org. The integration into iTunes, while straightforward, requires manual execution each time a song is played, which may be a drawback for some users. The app excels in speed, retrieving lyrics almost instantaneously, and is particularly effective for popular tracks, making it a useful tool for those looking to enhance their music experience.

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However, the functionality of Get Lyrical is limited by the availability of lyrics in the LyricWiki database. While major singles are often accessible, newer albums and less popular tracks may not be represented. This limitation can lead to frustration for users seeking a comprehensive lyrics solution. Despite these constraints, Get Lyrical remains a viable option for users who prioritize speed and simplicity in retrieving song lyrics.

Get Lyrical for Mac

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GENERAL

Release: August 11, 2015

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 3.8

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.6

Additional Requirements

Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.6
iTunes 5 or later

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Total Downloads: 15,039

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.3/5

12 User Votes

Simply a Wonderful addition to your Music Library
eugenefieldsJune 27, 2014
Pros
Simply a Wonderful addition to your Music Library select however many you want and it tags away., Or just tag as you listen....Brilliant and so tiny
Cons
Sometimes I had to restart the Program as it seems stuck...But I don't thin it was.. I was just impatient
Summary
AMAZING! Automatically add lyrics to iTunes songs!
gta4ps3November 7, 2013
Pros
Easy to use Free Accurate Automatically adds lyrics to songs that are CURRENTLY playing
Cons
No batch processing
Summary
Worth it, can't complain. Only program of its kind. 9/10.
Wow, it really works. And super easy
dtap99April 21, 2012
Pros
Was super easy and accurate. Allows for batch processing. Really amazing. I also can't believe it's free. Thank you!
Cons
None. I just wish I had found it sooner. Can you also write an album artwork and de-duper program? Thanks
Summary
Very nice app for iTunes and it works great in Lion.
Wbeck81July 23, 2011
Pros
For the most part you can receive just about all the lyrics for your songs with this app.
Cons
Not many if at all. Of course there is one it doesn't find all the lyrics for every song.
Summary
I have been using this app since Snow Leopard and have not had any issues with it. It finds the lyrics to most of the songs in my music library.
Seriously, this is free? amazing.
b0bmarley3333July 3, 2011
Pros
found 128 out of 140 songs' lyrics in less than 5 minutes. can't thank the developers enough (definitely donate worthy, and no i'm not one of the developers lol).
Cons
none......
Summary
Awesome App!
meimjustmeMarch 19, 2011
Pros
It's pretty simple -- select the song or songs in iTunes that you want to tag, go to Get Lyrical and click on "Tag Selection" or the song currently being played. I assume "Active Tagging" is to monitor your tags and tag, well, actively! lol
Cons
None so far. I have like 3,000+ songs to tag and it's taking a while, but that's not necessarily the program's fault. It's a lot to tag -- I'd never do it manually!!!
Summary
Very cute program with a great function!!! Simple and easy to use. Consider it docked!
Easy, Painless
Bill DawsonOctober 30, 2010
Pros
One-click lyrics added directly to iTunes.
Cons
No batch mode.
Summary
I love the product, although I'd prefer to batch my entire library and be done with it.
Very nice app
danielsplaceMarch 23, 2010
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Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This is a very nice app, considering it's free! Lyrics show in a separate window, but I was surprised how many lyrics were actually found, and you get the possibility to edit them directly and tag them to the songs. Very nice. However, I need to reopen the lyrics window for each song, so lyrics don't automatically change if you jump to a new song. If this would work, it would be perfect for what I need.
Get Lyrical 3.6
jrc5January 30, 2010
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This is the best and simplest way I've seen to get lyrics. It works well, simply. Other software to find lyrics has often had glitches, but I'm really impressed with the ability to simply select a group of songs, and let it go find the lyrics. It will also ask if you want to write over existing lyrics. Great. Thanks.
Awesome Piece of Freeware
Apple AcolyteOctober 7, 2009
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Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Don't reject this awesome piece of freeware just because of the low score currently on VT. It's light weight, has a nice interface, integrates well with iTunes without requiring an installer and gets the job done of automating lyric fetching for most tracks. Great software.

Developer’s Description

By Shullian Productions

Add lyrics to songs in iTunes.

Now you can auto-magically insert lyrics to your songs in iTunes. You can choose either a selection of tracks, or the current track. Or turn on "Active Tagging" to get lyrics for songs as you play them. You can also browse and edit the lyrics of your iTunes tracks right from Get Lyrical.