KSoft.Si Lyrics API

⭐ Beginner's Pick Music / API Key Intermediate HTTPS
Varies by plan (check documentation)

Overview

KSoft.Si Lyrics API provides instant lyrics lookup for songs by title and artist name. A single API key unlocks access to a large lyrics database with clean JSON responses. It is a straightforward API to add lyrics display features to any music app.

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Beginner Tip

Pass the q (query) parameter with "artist song title" to get the most accurate match. Always display the source and copyright fields to comply with the API terms of service.

Available Data

track name and artist
album metadata
audio preview URLs
popularity score
genre classification
Use case: Integrate api to get lyrics for songs data into web and mobile applications

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "name": "Bohemian Rhapsody",
  "artist": "Queen",
  "album": "A Night at the Opera",
  "duration_ms": 354000,
  "popularity": 92,
  "preview_url": "https://p.scdn.co/mp3-preview/..."
}

Field Reference

total Number of lyrics results found for the query.
data Array of matching song objects with lyrics.
data[].artist Artist name associated with the song.
data[].name Song title as stored in the database.
data[].lyrics Full lyrics text of the song with newline characters separating verses.
data[].album_art URL of the album artwork thumbnail image.

Implementation Example

const url = "https://docs.ksoft.si/api/lyrics-api";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

403 Forbidden API key is missing from the Authorization header or is invalid.
Get a key from docs.ksoft.si and include it as: Authorization: YOUR_API_KEY (no Bearer prefix).
404 No results The song was not found in the database.
Try simplifying the query—use just the artist name or just the song title instead of both.
Service unavailable (KSoft.Si shutdown) KSoft.Si suspended operations in 2022.
Use an alternative lyrics API such as Lyrics.ovh or the Genius API for lyrics metadata.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 10/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 12/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Music
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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