OBS LYRICS OVERLAY

Lyrics that belong in your stream.

Use StreamLyric as a clean, customizable lyrics layer for OBS and live music sessions.

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Quick answer

Quick answer: how do I add lyrics to OBS?

Install StreamLyric, play YouTube Music, copy the private Overlay link, and paste it into a transparent OBS Browser Source. Match 1920×1080 or 1080×1920 and keep the URL hidden.

Updated 2026-09-14

MADE FOR LIVE MUSIC

Keep the words visible without taking over the frame.

Built for OBS

Add the private Overlay link as a Browser Source and keep lyrics separate from your camera and audio.

Readable by design

Adjust font, size, color, contrast, spacing, line count, and position for your scene.

Landscape or vertical

Build a 1920×1080 music stream or arrange a readable 1080×1920 mobile-first scene.

SETUP

From StreamLyric to your live scene.

  1. 01
    Install the Chrome extension

    Open YouTube Music in Chrome and start a song with available lyrics.

  2. 02
    Create the Overlay

    Sign in, customize the lyric style, and copy your private Overlay link.

  3. 03
    Add a Browser Source in OBS

    Paste the link into a Browser Source, keep the background transparent, and set the canvas size.

  4. 04
    Test playback and layout

    Check pause, seek, song changes, readability, and source placement before going live.

FAQ

OBS lyrics overlay questions.

Can I use StreamLyric as an OBS Browser Source?

Yes. Add the private Overlay link as a Browser Source. Treat the link as a credential and revoke it if it is exposed.

Does every song have synchronized lyrics?

No. Availability varies by song, region, and source. Plain text lyrics remain readable but do not provide a timed progression.

Can I use it in a vertical OBS scene?

Yes. Use a 1080×1920 source and place the lyric layer where it does not cover your camera, alerts, or platform controls.

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KEEP THE LINK PRIVATE

Your Overlay URL is an access credential.

Anyone with the link can view your current playback state. Do not show its key in screenshots or streams, and revoke it if it is exposed.

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