Diofanny Paduay, 2024. NIM 321417087. The Implementation of Song Lyric in Teaching Vocabulary (A Research at The Ninth-Grade of SMP Negeri 1 Kabila Bone). Department of English, Faculty of Letters, and Cultures, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo. Principal Supervisor: Dr. Rasuna Talib, M.Hum. Co-Supervisor: Magvirah El Walidayni Kau, S.Pd.,M.Pd. This research aims at exploring students’ perceptions on the effectiveness of teaching English vocabulary using English song lyrics among junior high school students. A qualitative method is employed in discovering the results, where it is conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Kabila Bone and the participants were ten ninth-grade students, academic year 2023/2024. Data collection was employed by using interview and the results showed that songs offer a dynamic and engaging approach, captivating students and preventing monotony in the classroom. The rhythmic tempo and melodious tunes of songs piqued students' interest, fostering active participation and making the vocabulary learning process enjoyable. Additionally, songs were instrumental in vocabulary acquisition and expansion, providing contextualized examples of word usage and enriching students' language understanding. The inherent repetitiveness in song lyrics aided in the retention of frequently used words. Overall, students viewed the integration of English song lyrics as a valuable and enjoyable addition to their language learning process. Keywords: songs, lyrics, vocabulary