I will answer my own question.
I had the extension wrong. It was "name.lrc.txt" make sure hide extensions is unchecked in the tools>forder options>view. Sorry to bother your all but maybe this will help someone else
john

I have not had any success using .lrc files in karaoke mode. Here is an example of the file: [00:01]Dance her by me one more time [00:12]the girl you're with used to be mine [00:17]I'll try to smile when you'lldance by [00:23]I don't want her see me cry [00:30]In the heart that you might know [00:36...