How do I transfer songs purchased on iphone to computer

When I sync my iphone to my computer it won't sync the songs I purchased on the iphone to my computer's itunes library. Why is this and can I override it? If I click on an option to sync it says it will erase everything on the iphone and replace with what's in my computer library. please help!

If you had Sync Music selected from the start, all music purchased direct on your iPhone would be transferred to your iTunes library on your computer automatically when syncing.
iTunes on your computer also includes an option to automatically download music that was purchased direct with your iPhone without having to sync to do this.
With your iPhone connected to iTunes and without syncing, at the iTunes menu bar go to File and select Transfer Purchases From - the name of your iPhone.
This will transfer all iTunes content on your iPhone that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes Store direct on your iPhone that is not currently in your iTunes library such as any books, tones, and apps.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848
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