How do I transfer my iphone songs to a newly restored computer?

My computer was recently formatted. All of my data was lost. I am using the same computer, and I am wondering how I can transfer my songs on my Iphone to my computer. I am not sure how to access the library my iphone is synced to, because that library (i believe) was lost in the format. I cannot transfer my songs directly into a new library on this computer without completely wiping it. What can I do?

It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer for this very occasion.
Have you failed to do this?
If so, not good.  You can transfer itunes purchases from your iphone.  File>Devices>Transfer Purchases

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