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[–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

Displaying written lyrics does not require a royalty payment to anyone.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    It does unless they agree to let you redistribute the lyrics without one. Lyrics are copyrighted.

    https://www.musicconnection.com/copyright-issues-scriped-entertainment-song-lyrics/

    https://www.thelaw.com/law/are-song-titles-lyrics-protected-by-copyright-or-trademark-law.317/

    You may get lucky and have a band that doesn't care or won't notice your operation, but Spotify has music from the big labels and they do care and they will notice.

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