Spotify Brings Back Free Lyrics

Great news for music fans!

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Spotify is letting everyone see song lyrics again, even if you don't pay for a subscription.

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Earlier this year, Spotify made people pay to see lyrics

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But now, they've changed their minds and decided to give everyone free access to lyrics once again.

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This is because Spotify wants to make its free service better

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and attract more people to use it

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While they still hope people will sign up for a paid subscription,

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they understand that not everyone can afford it.

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