+More options, such as inserting explicit rhythms into lyrics,
+inserting lyric ties (e.g., between @q{go al} above,
+alternative ways of handling melismata,
+and adding extra verses,
+are discussed in @ruser{Vocal music}.
+@end quotation
+
+@node Lyrics to multiple staves
+@subsection Lyrics to multiple staves
+
+The simple approach using @code{\addlyrics} can be used for
+placing lyrics under more than one staff. Here is an
+example from Handel's Judas Maccabæus:
+
+@lilypond[verbatim,quote,ragged-right]
+<<
+ {
+ \time 6/8
+ \partial 8
+ }
+ \relative c'' { \key f \major
+ c8 c([ bes)] a a([ g)] f f'4. b, c4.~ c4
+ }
+ \addlyrics {
+ Let flee -- cy flocks the hills a -- dorn, __
+ }
+ \relative c' { \key f \major
+ r8 r4. r4 c8 a'([ g)] f f([ e)] d e([ d)] c bes'4
+ }
+ \addlyrics {
+ Let flee -- cy flocks the hills a -- dorn,
+ }
+>>
+@end lilypond
+
+but scores any more complex than this simple example are
+better produced by separating out the staff structure
+from the notes and lyrics with identifiers. These are
+discussed later (see @ref{Organizing pieces with identifiers}).
+
+@seealso
+@quotation
+More options, such as putting multiple stanzas below the score,
+setting choral music, and lyrics to divided voices,
+are discussed in @ruser{Vocal music}.