| Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding Lyrics |
| Location | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Drama Desk |
| First awarded | 1969 |
| Currently held by | David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna for Dead Outlaw (2024) |
| Website | dramadesk.org (defunct) |
The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics is an annual award presented by Drama Desk in recognition of achievements in musical theatre across collective Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions in New York City.
Stephen Sondheim holds the record for most wins and nominations for the award, with ten wins out of twelve nominations.