Lyrics.ovh API

Entertainment

Free, no-auth REST API for searching and retrieving formatted song lyrics by artist and track title

Lyrics.ovh API Highlights

Lyrics.ovh API is best for music streaming apps, audio players, Discord bot builders, and entertainment platforms

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Authentication

No Authentication Required

Rate Limit

Public fair-use limits; fast response times

Sandbox Mode
✓ Available
Webhooks
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Supported Regions
NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhanaKenyaKenya
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ovh is a free, lightweight REST API for retrieving song lyrics by artist and track title. It queries an extensive catalog of international and popular music lyrics, returning formatted plain-text lyrics directly in clean JSON responses with zero authentication requirements.

ovh to build synchronized music players, radio station companion apps, Discord music bots, and karaoke apps without licensing friction.

Lyrics.ovh API Core Features & Capabilities

FeatureStatusDescription & Capabilities
Song Lyrics Retrieval by Artist & Title✓ SupportedProvides native Song Lyrics Retrieval by Artist & Title capabilities integrated within the API.
Clean Plain Text & JSON Response✓ SupportedProvides native Clean Plain Text & JSON Response capabilities integrated within the API.
Zero Authentication Required✓ SupportedProvides native Zero Authentication Required capabilities integrated within the API.
Fast Sub-100ms Response Times✓ SupportedProvides native Fast Sub-100ms Response Times capabilities integrated within the API.
International Catalog Coverage✓ SupportedProvides native International Catalog Coverage capabilities integrated within the API.
Synchronized Time-coded LRC Support✗ Not SupportedSynchronized Time-coded LRC Support is currently not supported by Lyrics.ovh API.
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API Pricing Model
  • 100% Free public web service
  • No authentication, API key, or payment required

Required Access Documents for Lyrics.ovh API

  • NoneOptional
    Publicly accessible endpoint without credentials

Different Lyrics.ovh API use cases

  • Music Streaming In-App Lyrics:Display scrollable lyrics as users stream songs in web or mobile music applications.
  • Discord / Telegram Music Bots:Allow users in music channels to query song lyrics using quick slash commands.
  • Afrobeats Fan Portals:Automatically populate lyrics pages for trending African music releases.

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