The lyrics to this song was/were ...

[hirashin]

Dear native English speakers,
Which would be used?
(a) The lyric to this song was written by Michael Jackson.
(b) The lyrics to this song was written by Michael Jackson.
(c) The lyrics to this song were written by Michael Jackson.

Thanks in advance.
Hirashin

 

[johnnyG]

(c)

 

[hirashin]

Thanks, johnnyG.