On the ipod chromatic - -
if you added lyrics to songs on itunes, how do you see them on your ipod ?
"On iPod, start playing any song to which you've added lyrics. Press the Center button repeatedly. The number of times depends on if you have artwork or not. Here's the order of things when you press the Center button: Play status > Scrubber > Album Art > Lyrics/Description > Rating If you don't have Album Art or Lyrics, then you'll just see the Rating Play status > Scrubber > Rating"
Cite: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1456
Simply press on the center button until you see the lyrics for the song. Don't hold it down though. It's usually after the rating.
I heard that you hold down the middle button... that may not work...I don't know but try it and if it doesnt then sorry