How Do You Display Song Lyrics in a Frame? (Materials, Layouts + Sizing for 2026)
By Kirstie Rickert, founder of AmourPrint
Updated November 1, 2026: shorter direct answer, hanging height now sourced to Apartment Therapy and Framebridge, frame decision table, real customer reviews, free US shipping on every order, ship timing, and a 6-question FAQ with matching schema.
The short answer
Print the lyrics on canvas rather than paper under glass, pick a size that suits the wall and the furniture below it, and choose a wood frame for a classic look or a black floater frame for a modern one. Hang it so its center sits about 57 inches from the floor. The size AmourPrint buyers pick most often is 24x48.
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- Custom Song Lyrics Canvas: any song with names and date. From $69.
- Luxury Black Floater Frame Upgrade: a black floater frame for a modern, gallery look. $49.99.
- Wedding Photo & Vows Canvas: your photo and your words together. From $70.
- Song Lyrics Metal Sign: lyrics on metal for a modern or industrial room.
Step 1 — Should you use canvas, paper, metal or wood?
Stretched canvas (recommended)
Pros: no glass glare, lighter than a large glass frame, and it looks intentional in any room. Cons: a bit less protection from bumps than a print behind glass.
Framed paper print under glass
Pros: cheaper at small sizes, easier to ship. Cons: glare can hide lyrics from an angle, and paper can fade or yellow over time.
Metal print (aluminum)
Pros: modern industrial look, very durable. Cons: can feel cold in some homes; works best in offices or modern spaces.
Wood-engraved or wood-printed
Pros: tactile, weighty, fits the 5th anniversary wood theme. Cons: can warp in humid rooms and often costs more per square inch.
Step 2 — Which frame style should you pick?
| Frame | Look | Best rooms | AmourPrint cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood gallery frame | Warm, timeless | Living rooms, bedrooms | Free with every canvas |
| Black floater frame | Modern, "floating" gap | Modern homes, above a sofa | $49.99 upgrade |
| Black metal frame | Clean, graphic | Offices, apartments | Not offered |
| Ornate gold or carved | Can overpower the words | Rarely right for lyrics | Not offered |
About 1 in 8 AmourPrint buyers add the black floater frame upgrade. Compare both in is the black floater frame worth it?
Step 3 — Which layout reads best?
Lyrics-as-typography
The lyrics laid out in clean type with space around them. Reads from across the room. Timeless.
Lyrics + sound wave
A sound wave of the song with lyrics beside or over it. See lyric canvas vs sound wave art.
Lyrics + photo
Lyrics beside or below a meaningful photo. Two keepsakes in one.
Lyrics + map
Lyrics with a map of a meaningful place (your wedding venue, where you met). Very personal.
Step 4 — What size should it be?
Many people under-size their lyric display and regret it. Size depends on where you'll hang it. See our canvas size above bed guide for room-by-room advice.
| AmourPrint size | Price | Share of orders | Best spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 | $69 | 30% | Entryways, shelves, small walls |
| 20x40 | $149 | 16% | Above a queen or full bed, hallways |
| 24x48 | $159 | 46% | Above a sofa or king bed (most popular) |
| 30x60 | $210 | 7% | Large blank walls, tall ceilings |
Share of orders: AmourPrint orders, Oct 2025 - Oct 2026 (888 song lyric canvases). 43% of the year's lyric canvases sold in November and December.
Step 5 — How high should you hang it?
Galleries hang art so its center is about 57 inches above the floor, roughly adult eye height (Apartment Therapy). Above a sofa or bed, Framebridge suggests the bottom of the frame sit 7 to 10 inches above the furniture; in hallways, 60 to 66 inches to center. Above the sofa and above the bed are the two most common spots for a lyric canvas. More ideas: where to hang a song lyric canvas.
Common display mistakes
- Buying a canvas too small for the wall
- Glass-front frames in sunny rooms (glare hides the lyrics)
- Ornate frames that fight the typography
- Hanging the canvas too high above the furniture
- Several small lyric prints when one larger one would look stronger
What customers say
"It was a Christmas present for my Wife and she is Thrilled with the results !!"
— Robert S., Trustpilot, December 28, 2023
"My daughter and her husband absolutely loved their 1st wedding Anniversary gift."
— Dana S., Trustpilot, April 30, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Should song lyrics be framed under glass or on canvas?
Canvas. Glass can catch glare and hide the lyrics at an angle. A canvas has no glass and looks finished on its own.
What size should a lyric display be?
10x20 for entryways and small walls, 24x48 above a sofa or king bed, and 30x60 for big walls.
How high should I hang a lyric canvas?
Center it about 57 inches above the floor. Above a sofa or bed, leave 7 to 10 inches between the furniture and the bottom of the frame.
How much does a song lyric canvas cost?
From $69 for 10x20, $149 for 20x40, $159 for 24x48 and $210 for 30x60. US shipping is free. Code LOVE15 takes 15% off.
Will I see it before it prints?
Yes. Every AmourPrint canvas gets a free digital proof, and it ships 5–7 days after you approve it.
When should I order for Christmas?
Order by December 12 for standard delivery, or by December 18 with rush. See Christmas order deadlines.
