diff --git a/libs/song_hash.py b/libs/song_hash.py
index 5a12ea7..4f2cec2 100644
--- a/libs/song_hash.py
+++ b/libs/song_hash.py
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ class DiffHashesDecoder(json.JSONDecoder):
 def read_tjap3_score(input_file: Path):
     """Read a TJAPlayer3 score.ini file and return the scores and clears."""
     score_ini = configparser.ConfigParser()
-    score_ini.read(input_file)
+    score_ini.read(input_file, encoding='utf-8')
     scores = [int(score_ini['HiScore.Drums']['HiScore1']),
               int(score_ini['HiScore.Drums']['HiScore2']),
               int(score_ini['HiScore.Drums']['HiScore3']),