Avicii, Adele, and Katy Perry are masters of the art form.
It used to be that lyric videos were mostly fan made, a fun and simple way for YouTube users to show love for their favorite songs while helping you out with your shower-singing endeavors.
DIY karaoke? Yes, please.
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But then artists got in on the action and, naturally, things got a lot more interesting.
Now that they're finally getting their moment in the sun as a #legitimate art form, lyric videos have become a crucial tool in any artist's arsenal. These are the top 10 most popular of all time, according to a list provided to BuzzFeed by YouTube.
Bruno Mars — "When I Was Your Man (lyrics)": 56,798,616
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