How do I re-install iTunes without losing all my songs?

For some reason or another, I haven't been able to update iTunes for a long time now. I want to reinstall it but I am afraid I will lose all of my music.
How can I delete iTunes and still keep all my songs?
Thanks
btw...I have iTunes currently on an external hard drive so it doesn't eat up space on the computer.

wouldn't that just delete my songs on the itunes with it?
sorry to question you, but it is 5,000 songs and just wanted to clarify

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