Legality
Even websites that only provide song lyrics are subject to copyright laws.
Sites must have permission from the copyright holders to post lyrics on their website.
One exception: Public Domain song lyrics.
Lawsuits
- Lyrical Restraint: Lyrics Sites and Copyright Infringement2014 by Sam Guthrie, University of Virginia School of Law
- Lyrics site fined a record $6.6m for copyright infringementOctober 14, 2012 from Daily Mail (UK)
- Publishers Successfully Resolve Infringement SuitJanuary 5, 2010 from AIMP (Association of Independent Music Publishers)
- New Copyright Suit Filed against Publishers of Music LyricsAugust 25, 2009 from the Privacy & IP Law Blog
Websites
Here are some links to websites that provide lyrics without annoying ads and viruses.
- Lyrics WorldSearch by artist, song, or even words from the lyrics.
Song Lyrics Bingo
