2. Import the lyrics

Import lyrics before you begin timing them. Every source can contain mistakes, so compare the imported text with the exact recording in the next step.

Source

When to use

Genius (recommended)

Usually the strongest starting point for complete, well-transcribed lyrics. Requires a free Client Access Token.

LRCLIB

Convenient when Genius is unavailable, but community submissions vary in accuracy and formatting.

Plain text

Use lyrics copied from another source or a transcription you prepared yourself.

Lyrically

An additional source that may not contain every song.

Import from Genius

  1. Open File → Import lyrics → Import from Genius....

  2. Enter your Genius Client Access Token if prompted.

  3. Search for the song and choose the exact version.

  4. Review the text, enable Process Lyrics, then select Import.

Import from another source

  1. Open File → Import lyrics.

  2. Choose Import from LRCLIB..., Import from Lyrically..., or Import from plain text....

  3. Search for the exact song, or paste your copied lyrics.

  4. Review the text, enable Process Lyrics, then select Import.

Create a Genius Client Access Token

  1. Sign in at Genius API Clients.

  2. Select New API Client.

  3. Enter a recognizable app name. For the website URL, you may use https://tool.community.spicylyrics.org/.

  4. Save the client and select Generate Access Token.

  5. Copy the Client Access Token, not the Client ID or Client Secret.

  6. Paste it into the TTML Tool and select Save & Continue.

The token stays in your local tool storage and is also used by Fetch Songwriters from Genius. Treat it as private and do not post it in Discord or include it in a TTML file.

Continue to 3. Check the lyrics even when the source is Genius or artist-verified. The recording—not the website—is authoritative.