Image credits: @Joeavatar7

YouTube Music users will soon be able to share social-friendly lyric graphics.

YouTube Music is introducing a new lyric-sharing feature, giving users the ability to share song lyrics in a visually appealing format, complete with a customizable background and album artwork. 

This new feature is currently rolling out and brings YouTube Music in line with a similar functionality already available on Spotify and Apple Music.

How it works

Currently spotted on Android devices, the feature builds on YouTube Music’s existing real-time lyrics functionality. Users can tap into the Lyrics tab, select their favorite lines from a song, and share them as a customizable graphic. The feature lets users choose a background color from a carousel of options, with the final image showcasing the lyrics, album artwork, song title, artist name, and a YouTube Music logo at the bottom.

How to share lyrics on YouTube Music

Sharing the customizable lyrics is quick and simple:

  1. Open a song and navigate to the “Lyrics tab”.
  2. Tap “Share”.
  3. Choose your lyrics within this “Select lyrics” interface.
  4. Click “Next” and select a background color.
  5. Either “Save image” or “Share with other apps”.

This creates a nice lyric card that’s easy to post on social media or send directly to friends and fans.

Looks like you can now share lyrics!
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What we know about the rollout

While YouTube Music hasn’t made an official announcement, the feature appears to be gradually rolling out. The feature was first reported by a Reddit user (@Joeavatar7), and is now expected to become more widely available in the coming weeks.

This follows YouTube Music’s recent addition of a “Consistent Volume” toggle, which automatically balances audio levels across songs to enhance the listening experience.

YouTube Music rolls out ‘Consistent volume’ control

Why music-sharing matters for an artist

Social platforms are an increasingly integral part of music discovery and fan engagement. Features like lyric sharing open the door to new ways to connect with listeners. With users easily able to share their favorite lyrics in a visual format, the potential for increased visibility and engagement increases, helping to extend a song’s reach.

All-in-all, this update enhances the user experience while strengthening YouTube’s position as a competitive music streaming platform.

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