How to Find a Song by Partial Lyrics Search and Edit It?

Lost in melody? Find the song by partial lyrics search! Dive into the world of music discovery with various methods below and turn your favorite lyrics into mesmerizing visuals. It is that easy!

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CapCut01/13/2024
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Humming a catchy tune but struggling to remember the name of the song or its artist? Frustrating, isn't it? Well, finding the song by partial lyrics search is the answer to getting you out of that funk. This way, you can quickly track down that elusive song and even edit it to suit your needs. So whether it's a line from the chorus or a snippet of the verse, we'll guide you on how to find a song with free tools like a lyric search song finder. Let's dive in!

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Find a song without knowing the name

Before you can find a song through a partial lyrics search, you need a starting point—a snippet of the lyrics. This is where lyric recognition comes in. Lyric recognition is a remarkable concept that operates by analyzing text snippets. Imagine it as a musical detective—it sifts through vast song databases, matching the provided lyrics to potential candidates. The more accurate your input is, the quicker and more precise the identification process becomes. Most lyric recognition systems make use of AI and deep learning technology to continuously improve their accuracy.

Trying to find a song by partial lyrics search is challenging, but with these techniques below, you can increase your chances of success.

You can utilize voice assistants like Google Assistant and Siri to search song lyrics by phrase.

With Siri

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  1. Initiate the voice command feature on your device by saying, "Hey, Siri." Followed by, ‘’What song comes with “[speak out the lyrics]”
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  3. Speak a distinctive phrase or a few lines from the lyrics. The clearer and more accurate your input, the better the results.
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  5. Now, wait for Siri to provide you with the best results. Tap on the song you recognize, and it will start playing in Apple Music. Suppose Siri is 100% certain about the song you are looking for. In that case, it will automatically open Apple Music, hit and play, and enjoy the music.
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    Lyrics by words search with Siri

Via Google Assistant

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  1. It's super easy on Google Assistant. Just say, "Hey Google, what's this song?" and then hum it. The assistant will give you a bunch of options that are most likely matches.
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  3. From there, you can choose the best one and check out all the info about the song and artist. You can even watch music videos or listen to the song on your favorite music app.
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  5. If you want to find the lyrics, just say something like, "Hey Google, what are the lyrics?" or "Show me the lyrics for this song." The virtual assistant will show you a cool and synchronized display of the lyrics on your smart screen.
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    Song lyrics by word search with Google Assistant

Google Play may not be the top choice for a lyric search finder, but it is still as accurate and simple as popular ones like Siri and Genius. Here is how to use Google Play to find song lyrics.

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  1. To begin, locate the Google Play widget on your Android device's home screen or app drawer. Tap on it to launch the Google Play app.
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  3. Next, position your smartphone close to the speaker playing the song you want to identify. This ensures optimal audio detection for accurate results.
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  5. Once your smartphone detects the song, it will display the name and artist information on the screen. You'll be redirected to the song's page on Google Play for more details.
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    Reverse lyrics search results on Google Play

Genius and Google Search are some of the most accurate lyric finders online. Check below and see how you can find a song with a few lines of lyrics.

Via Genius

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  1. Head to the Genius website (genius.com). Locate the search bar, typically at the top of the Genius homepage. Input distinctive keywords or phrases from the lyrics you remember. Be specific to narrow down the search.
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  3. Genius will provide a list of potential matches. Click on the most relevant result to view the full lyrics and details of the song. Review the lyrics to identify the song you've been searching for. Genius often includes additional information about the track and its artists.
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    Partial lyrics search results with Genius

Via Google Search

Finding song lyrics using Google Search is a straightforward process. Here are the steps:

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  1. Go to the Google homepage and type in keywords or phrases from the lyrics in the search bar. Use quotation marks for exact matches.
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    Search for a song by lyrics keywords on the Google homepage
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  4. Google will generate a list of results based on your query. Look for links that lead to lyric databases, music platforms, or forums discussing song lyrics.
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    Partial lyrics search results on Google

Cortana, Microsoft's virtual assistant, is one of the effective tools for finding songs by partial lyrics search. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to search for a song on Cortana:

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  1. Ensure Cortana is enabled on your device. On Windows 10 and above, you can access Cortana by clicking the search bar or the Cortana icon.
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  3. Utilize Cortana's voice recognition by saying, "Hey, Cortana," followed by "What is this song?" Then, sing a portion of the song to help Cortana in her search.
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  5. Cortana will present search results based on the lyrics you provided. Review the results to find relevant information about the song.
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    Find song with partial lyric search results on Cortana

Looking for an easy-to-find song lyrics by words search? You need to try using Alexa and Google Home. Alexa is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon, and it powers Amazon Echo and other smart devices. On the other hand, Google Home is a line of smart speakers and smart devices developed by Google, and it integrates Google Assistant, a virtual assistant powered by AI.

Via Alexa

To get song lyrics by word search with Alexa, check the steps below:

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  1. If you have an Echo device, activate Alexa by using the wake word, typically "Alexa.".
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  3. Ask Alexa to provide the lyrics of your desired song. A simple prompt like "Alexa, what are the lyrics to [song name]?" will do the trick. Alexa will provide you with the results.
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    Search song lyrics with Alexa

Via Google Home

If you want to use Google Home to find song by partial lyrics search, here is what to do.

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  1. Wake up your Google Home device with the wake phrase, either "Hey Google" or "OK Google."
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  3. Now, ask Google Home for the lyrics of the song. For example, say, "Hey Google, what are the lyrics to [song name]?"

How to find lyrics with a third-party partial lyrics song finder service

If you're looking to find song by partial lyrics search using a third-party service, Chosic is a popular and feature-rich option. Follow these steps to uncover the lyrics of your desired song.

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  1. Visit the Chosic website. Locate the search bar on the Chosic homepage. Enter the partial lyrics you know in the search field.
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    Song finder by lyrics on Chosic
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  4. Click on the search icon or hit "Enter" to initiate the search process. Chosic will generate a list of matching songs based on the partial lyrics you provided. Browse through the results to find the correct song. Click on the relevant song from the list.
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    Song search results on Chosic
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  7. Click on "Lyrics" next to the artist and title of the song. It will open up the Genius website, where you will find the lyrics. Read and enjoy the lyrics of the song you were searching for.
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    Lyric search results on Genius

Now that you've finally found the lyrics of your favorite song, wouldn't it be great if you could add them to a video or further edit the song for offline listening? With an all-in-one platform like the CapCut online video editor, you can edit, translate, or add the found song to your videos seamlessly.

How to repurpose your song lyrics online for free

CapCut online video editor comes with abundant editing features and vast media resources. You can easily access it via any web browser. With CapCut online video editor, you can fully repurpose your audio or video. You can now repurpose the lyrics for various purposes. Check out its lyrics-related features:

  1. Upload caption
  2. You can use this feature to add pre-prepared captions or lyrics to your videos. It is beneficial for times when you already have the complete lyrics or captions for a song or dialogue so you can synchronize them with your video.
  3. Manual caption
  4. You can manually type in the lyrics or captions in the CapCut online video editor. This feature comes in handy when you want to add captions or lyrics from scratch or if the lyrics are not readily available. It also gives you control over the content, timing, and placement of the captions.
  5. Auto lyrics
  6. The auto lyrics feature automatically generates captions from the audio in your video. It can identify the lyrics being spoken or sung in a video and add them as captions. It saves time and lets you quickly generate captions instead of manually inputting captions.
  7. Auto captions
  8. The "Auto captions" feature automatically transcribes spoken words in the video and generates captions accordingly. It works well with videos with dialogue or interviews, making the content more accessible to viewers who prefer or require captions.
  9. Lyric customization
  10. CapCut provides various options for you to customize the appearance of captions or lyrics in your video. You can adjust the font style, size, color, position, opacity, and other visual aspects.
  11. Multi-language support and translation
  12. CapCut offers multi-language support, allowing you to add captions or translate lyrics in different languages. This way, you can reach a broader network by providing subtitles or translated lyrics for viewers who speak different languages.
  13. Rich audio editing tools
  14. Imagine you're a budding filmmaker with a vision to incorporate a song into a visually stunning music video. You would need access to the basic and advanced editing tools CapCut online video editor has to offer. You can trim, split, and remix the music, separate your favorite tune from another video, remove its background noise, highlight its beat markers, or even use a voice changer to make it sound entertaining!
  15. Vast media resources
  16. It offers all content creators an extensive library of media resources, including stock music, footage, and effects, plus transition effects and filters. You can find the perfect elements, themes, and styles to enhance your projects.
  17. Cloud solutions for storage and teamwork
  18. CapCut online video editor saves your work in CapCut cloud space. You can access it anytime, anywhere. It also streamlines teamwork collaboration via transferred editing permissions. It also allows you to share your work as a presentation or for review, so your team members can give feedback on time.

Whether you are part of a creative team spread across the globe or a solo content creator, it's time to bring your multimedia project to a new level with CapCut video editor. Unlock endless creative possibilities now!

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    Step
  1. Upload video
  2. Start by clicking the (+) button to upload your video from your device. Or click on ''Upload'' underneath ''Project'' to upload from your device, Google Drive, or Dropbox. You can also scan the QR code with your phone camera to upload the video by clicking on the phone icon next to ''Upload''. If you already have the video saved in CapCut, select ''Space'' next to ''Project'', to add the video file, or drag and drop it to the editing panel.
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    Upload video in CapCut online video editor
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  5. Edit
  6. Once your video is uploaded to the timeline, you can now use the song and lyrics found earlier to enrich the video. First, upload the song and insert it into your video. To add captions to your videos, click on "Captions" on the left side of the screen. You will be presented with four options: Auto captions, Manual captions, Upload caption files, and Auto lyrics.
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    Choose captions in the CapCut online video editor
  8. If you have the lyrics ready, click ''Upload caption file'' and select the lyric file from your device. And your lyrics will be quickly imported to the Caption panel.
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    Upload song lyrics by word search in CapCut online video editor
  10. You can also type in the lyrics by yourself with the Manual captions option. Although time-consuming, you will have control over the timing of the captions and can easily correct any typos. Just click in the text box and start typing and when you are done with a line, click on ''Add'' to type more lines.
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    Manual addition of song lyrics by word search in CapCut online video editor
  12. If you are using a widely known song as the soundtrack for your video, chances are that you don't even need to manually upload the lyrics. Click on Auto lyrics, select the language, then go ahead and select ''Generate''.
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    Auto-generated song lyrics in CapCut online video editor
  14. If your video also involves speeches, you can also use the Auto captions feature. Click on ''Auto captions'', and click ''Generate''. Then, you can edit the captions, add new lines, and even merge two lines. You can also edit the timeline of the captions.
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    Auto-generated video captions in CapCut online video editor
  16. After captioning the video, you can translate it into any language you like, by clicking the translation icon at the bottom left corner. You can also edit the text on the screen. Click on the text layer in the timeline, select your preferred typography, and then customize its style, size, font, alignment, opacity, etc. You can also change the color fill of your text and pick a shadow color. It also allows you to switch the position and rotation of your captions.
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    Basic tool in CapCut online video editor
  18. Additionally, you can turn your text into a speech with the text-to-speech feature, or alter voices in your video to sound like an energetic male or even a serious female. And if your text is not in sync with the speech in your video, tap the box next to ''Sync speech and text'' below.
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    Text to speech in CapCut online video editor
  20. You can also animate your text to make it look engaging. Go to Animation, and experiment with various animation effects under the themes "In" "Out" and "Combo."
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    Animation effects in CapCut online video editor
  22. To further fine-tune your video, you can use basic editing tools like trim, crop, rotate, or access advanced features like keyframe and speed curve, or utilize CapCut's built-in AI tools such as retouch and background removal. Also, polish your audio by adjusting its pitch, speed, and volume, fade-in/out effects, and making use of CapCut's beat detection and noise reduction features.
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  24. Export

If you are satisfied with the outcome of your video, select "Export" in the top right corner. You can share it directly to your social media account like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, or simply click '"Download" to save your edited video directly to your device.


Export options in CapCut online video editor

Before exporting your video, CapCut online video editor allows you to make final adjustments to your video with Export settings. You can give your video a catchy name or title, and adjust your video's resolution, frame rate, output format, etc.


Export settings in CapCut online video editor

To share your video for friends or colleagues to review, click on ''Export'', and select ''Share for review''. Here, you can change the file name, and choose who can open the link. In Settings, you can allow comments, allow downloads, and enable password-protected sharing. Now, share your video by copying the link, sharing it with Space members, or entering the emails of the people you want to send the video to.


Share for review in CapCut online video editor

To share as a presentation, select ''Share as presentation'', make final adjustments with Export settings, and click ''Export''. Your video will begin to export; wait for it to 100% export, then modify the ''Privacy settings'', enable ''Allow download, enter a title to describe your video, add a description, and finally, you can share it to platforms like Facebook and Reddit or email, or choose to copy the link. You can also opt to embed the video on a website by copying the embedded code and link.


Share as presentation in CapCut online video editor

Conclusion

Finding a song by partial lyrics search doesn't have to be a daunting task anymore. You can utilize online lyrics databases, music recognition apps, etc, to identify songs with just a few lines of lyrics. However, you can go beyond that. With the help of CapCut's online video editor, you can take your discovered song, include it in a video, and edit or translate it seamlessly into your videos. It offers features like manual captioning to synchronize lyrics or captions, auto lyrics generation, and customizable options for font, position, and opacity of captions. So why wait? Give CapCut online video editor a try!

FAQs

  1. What is the best partial lyrics song finder?
  2. There are many partial lyrics song finders; some of the best ones are Genius and Google Search because of their straightforwardness and accuracy in getting you the lyrics and songs you seek. On the other hand, the CapCut online video editor offers you a chance to edit the found song and lyrics. With its rich editing tools and media resources, you can make your video more entertaining, with amazing sound quality and accurate lyrics.
  3. Can I use a partial lyrics song finder to find a song by humming?
  4. Yes, you can use a partial lyrics song finder to identify a song by humming. Although they are not 100% accurate, tools like Midomi and Google Assistant are great at finding a song by humming. After you find the song, get creative by editing it with the CapCut online video editor. There, you can access comprehensive options like splitting scenes, captions, voice changers, transcript-based editing, etc.
  5. Do lyric search song finders support multiple languages and dialects?
  6. Lyric search songfinders vary in their capabilities, and some may support multiple languages and dialects while others do not. Lyric search tools like Google Assistant support multiple languages or dialects. Alternatively, you can leverage the CapCut online video editor to incorporate lyrics in your video and translate it into over 100+ languages. This feature helps you reach a wider and more diverse audience with your content.
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