# Lyric Overlay

> Lyric Overlay is a desktop application that displays live-synced lyrics as an always-on-top overlay while you game, code, study, or work. Available for Windows and macOS.

## About

Lyric Overlay detects what song is playing on your computer and displays real-time synchronized lyrics in a floating overlay window that stays on top of all other applications. It works with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, VLC, and any media player that exposes track information to the operating system.

The app is built as an Electron desktop application and supports Windows 10/11 and macOS 11+.

## Key Features

- Live-synced lyrics that scroll in real time with your music
- Always-on-top transparent overlay that floats above games, code editors, browsers, and all other apps
- Works with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, VLC, and any media app
- Cross-platform: Windows 10/11 and macOS 11+
- Customizable overlay: adjust size, position, font, opacity, and style
- Custom lyrics manager: add your own lyrics for unsupported songs via LRC import
- Lightweight and non-intrusive

## Use Cases

- Gamers who want to see lyrics while playing fullscreen games
- Developers and programmers who code while listening to music
- Students who study with music and want to follow along
- Streamers who want lyrics visible on-stream
- Designers, writers, and creators who work with music
- Karaoke-style sing-along on desktop

## Pricing

- Free tier: 5 lyrics lookups per day
- Pro: $2.99/month or $17.99/year
- Premium: $4.99/month or $19.99/year
- Currently free during beta with full access to all features

## Platforms

- Windows 10 and Windows 11
- macOS 11 (Big Sur) and later

## Links

- Website: https://lyricoverlay.com
- Pricing: https://lyricoverlay.com/pricing
- Download: https://lyricoverlay.com/#download
- Affiliate Program: https://lyricoverlay.com/affiliates

## Comparison to Alternatives

Lyric Overlay is the only desktop app that provides an always-on-top synchronized lyrics overlay that works across all music players. Unlike built-in lyrics features in Spotify or Apple Music, Lyric Overlay works with any media player and stays visible over fullscreen applications like games.

## FAQ

### What music apps does Lyric Overlay work with?
Lyric Overlay works with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, VLC, and any media app that shows track information on Windows and macOS.

### Is Lyric Overlay free?
Yes, Lyric Overlay is completely free during the beta testing period with full access to all features. After beta, a free tier with 5 daily lookups will be available, with Pro and Premium plans for unlimited use.

### Does Lyric Overlay work on Mac and Windows?
Yes, Lyric Overlay supports both Windows 10/11 and macOS 11 and later.

### How does the overlay stay on top of other apps?
Lyric Overlay uses an always-on-top desktop window that floats above your games, code editors, browsers, and other applications so you can see synchronized lyrics while you work or play.

### Can I use Lyric Overlay while gaming?
Yes, Lyric Overlay is specifically designed to stay visible over fullscreen and windowed games, so you can see lyrics without alt-tabbing.

### Does Lyric Overlay work with VLC?
Yes, Lyric Overlay detects media playback from VLC and any other media player on your system.

### Can I add my own lyrics?
Yes, Lyric Overlay includes a lyrics manager where you can import custom LRC files for songs that aren't in the lyrics database.

### Is Lyric Overlay lightweight?
Yes, Lyric Overlay runs efficiently in the background and uses minimal system resources, making it safe to use while gaming or running resource-intensive applications.