How do I copy a song on my iPod that is not in my iTunes?

I have a song that shows up and plays on my iPod but not in my iTunes. How do I copy that song back into my iTunes?

There are a number of third party utilities you can use to retrieve the files from your iPod.
YamiPod http://www.yamipod.com/
PodUtil http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/software/podutil.php
PodPlayer http://www.ipodsoft.com/software.aspx
iPod Agent: http://www.ipodsoft.com/index.php?/software/ipodagent
There is also a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive posted in this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=797432#797432
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I pretty much summed it up in my question. The only other pertinent detail may be that I have switched computers? I have already authorized this computer.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1535
When manually managing content, you can add content from multiple libraries to your iPod or iPad. Even when manually managing music, some content may be available from only one library at time. This includes all content on iPhone and video content on iPod and iPad.
You can also learn which content you can import to your new computer from your iPod:
iTunes: Transferring media from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1209
Or, if you still have access to the previous computer, you can transfer your iTunes Library:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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