How to see song lyrics in eSound

Play a song, open the full-screen player and scroll down to the Lyrics card; tap Expand to read them full screen while the song plays. On the computer, use the lyrics button in the player bar. Lyrics are a Premium feature: without Premium the card stays locked with a Get premium button.

Show the lyrics step by step

  1. Open the player

    Tap the song at the bottom of the screen to open the full-screen player.

  2. Scroll down to Lyrics

    Below the player controls you find the Lyrics card. It appears when the song has lyrics.

  3. Tap Expand

    Tap Expand to read the lyrics full screen. When the lyrics are synced, the current line follows the music.

On the computer and in the web player

In the desktop app and in the web player, tap the lyrics button in the player bar at the bottom, or open the full player and switch on Lyrics.

Make the lyrics yours

In Settings › Player you find the lyrics options:

  • Auto-scroll lyrics: the lyrics follow the song by themselves.
  • Lyrics alignment: left, center or right.
  • Lyrics spacing: more or less space between the lines.
  • Show lyrics card: shows or hides the lyrics card in the player.

If something goes wrong

  • There is no Lyrics card: the song has no lyrics, or Show lyrics card is off in Settings › Player.
  • The card is locked: lyrics are part of Premium. Get premium opens the plans.
  • “Lyrics are not synced yet”: the lyrics for this song are there but do not follow the music line by line yet.

Frequently asked questions

Are lyrics free in eSound?

No. Lyrics are one of the eSound Premium features; without Premium you see the card locked.

Do the lyrics follow the song?

Yes, when synced lyrics are available. Otherwise eSound tells you that the lyrics are not synced yet.

Can I read lyrics on my computer?

Yes, in the desktop app and in the web player, from the player bar or the full player.

Why does a song have no lyrics?

Not every song has lyrics available. The card only appears for songs that do.

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