diff --git a/beetsplug/lyrics.py b/beetsplug/lyrics.py
index 39e1502ed..cdaf102e3 100644
--- a/beetsplug/lyrics.py
+++ b/beetsplug/lyrics.py
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ except ImportError:
 
 from beets import plugins
 from beets import ui
-
+import beets
 
 DIV_RE = re.compile(r'<(/?)div>?', re.I)
 COMMENT_RE = re.compile(r'<!--.*-->', re.S)