Ghost songs on iphone

Hello
I have an Iphone 5. Latest software is installed.
I connect the phone to itunes and the tab On tihs phone displays a nuber of "greyed" out songs.
I have deleted all music  via settings on the phone and restarted the phone.
I have un ticked the selected file in music, synced the phone and then re did everything.
ALl music has been downloaded from Itunes.
How can I clear these grey out songs?

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Alright
Connect iPhone to computer- click on iPhone under devices. click on the music tab above the picture of iPhone in the middle of the screen.
Uncheck Sync music - Remove- click apple
Recheck sync music -All songs or how ever you have is setup - apply - and check out the device.

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