# 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](https://genius.com/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.