Get the lyrics from a song
Looking for the words to a song? Start with published lyrics; when there are none - a demo, a live take, your own recording - transcribe the audio.
How it works
- Use the best copyThe original file or a high-bitrate one - not a recording of a speaker.
- Upload and transcribePick the song's language rather than automatic detection.
- Fix while listeningClick a line to hear it and correct what the music hid.
Why songs are harder than speech
Speech models are trained mostly on talking. Singing stretches vowels, music masks consonants, and harmonies put several versions of a line on top of each other. Expect a clean acoustic song to come back nearly perfect and a dense rock mix to need correcting.
Making it easier
If the mix is what defeats the transcription, separate the vocal first with a free stem-separation tool and transcribe the vocal track instead of the full song. SpeakToWords transcribes what it is given; it does not separate the vocal itself.
Pricing
A free account transcribes 15 minutes with no card and shows the opening of each transcript; the full text unlocks with the 7-day trial or a plan from €9.99 a month for 500 minutes (€4.00 for 3 months until 6 December).
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Questions
Can I publish lyrics I transcribed?
Transcribing for your own study, practice or reference is ordinary personal use. Publishing the full lyrics of someone else's song needs a licence from the rights holder.
Is it free?
A free account transcribes 15 minutes with no card and shows the opening of each transcript; the full text unlocks with the 7-day trial or a plan from €9.99 a month for 500 minutes (€4.00 for 3 months until 6 December).
How accurate is it?
On clear speech, upwards of 99% of words come back right, punctuated and with a timestamp on every line. Background music, people talking over each other, strong accents and unusual names cost accuracy; the editor plays the audio from any line so you can fix those quickly.
Does it label who is speaking?
Not yet. Every line carries the second it was said, so you can jump to it and listen, and add names in the editor. If speaker labels are essential, see the comparison pages for tools that offer them.
What happens to my file?
It is processed for you only, encrypted in transit, and never used to train anything.
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Try it on your own recording
A free account transcribes 15 minutes with no card and shows the opening of each transcript; the full text unlocks with the 7-day trial or a plan from €9.99 a month for 500 minutes (€4.00 for 3 months until 6 December).
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