How to Remove Lyrics from Your Favorite Songs
If you're a better singer than the artist on the track, you can remove the lyrics and sing the song yourself.
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You Will Need
- Internet access
- Mp3 file
Steps
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Step 1
Download and install Audacity
Download Audacity, a free audio editing program from audacity.sourceforge.net. Install the software on your computer and open the program.
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Step 2
Choose song
Choose which song from which you would like to remove the lyrics by clicking on File and then Open. Loading may take up to a minute, so be patient.
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Audacity only works with the mp3 format in two-channel stereo.
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Step 3
Split the track
Split the track into right and left channels by clicking on the drop-down menu next to the song title in the song window and selecting Split Stereo Track.
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Step 4
Select the right channel
Select the right or bottom channel and highlight all of the audio. Click on Effect on the top toolbar and then click Invert.
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Step 5
Convert to mono
Convert both channels to mono by clicking on the drop-down menu next to the song title in the song window.
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Changing the audio to mono will result in a loss of quality.
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Step 6
Hit play
Hit the Play button and listen to your newly converted, lyric-free track, perfect for your next karaoke party, or next time you're driving.
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