4. Type in whatever you've remembered of the lyrics in the search box. If you're absolutely sure of the lines, you can place the phrase or words inside quotes followed by the word lyrics. 1  If you're not sure of the words or a well-ordered lyric from the song, don't despair. 2  Be creative. If you're not sure of the words or a well-ordered lyric from the song, don't despair. 2  Be creative. 3  Using the example above, you might remember the color yellow and rain and a taxi. 4  Key in yellow, rain, taxi song and see what comes back.