diff --git a/openlp/plugins/songs/lib/mediaitem.py b/openlp/plugins/songs/lib/mediaitem.py
index 33c4f2e53..18d964115 100644
--- a/openlp/plugins/songs/lib/mediaitem.py
+++ b/openlp/plugins/songs/lib/mediaitem.py
@@ -339,6 +339,9 @@ class SongMediaItem(MediaManagerItem):
                 self.remote_song = -1
                 self.remote_triggered = None
                 if item:
+                    if preview:
+                        # A song can only be edited if it comes from plugin, so we set it again for the new item.
+                        item.from_plugin = True
                     return item
         return None