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cbabe

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3. Don't do it. Use a research librarian to find the publisher.

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Wed Mar 2, 2022, 03:25 PM

Mar 2022

Publisher will know who owns the copyright which could be just about anyone not simply the writer.

Also, some may use your song without your knowledge to make money.

Much better to proceed with caution than be very sorry.

Better, find a local poet to write original lyrics.

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Using copywrite materials. [View all] prodigitalson Mar 2022 OP

search for the author in the us copyright office? how do u know it is copyrighted. msongs Mar 2022 #1

I suggest to consult an IP attorney Tetrachloride Mar 2022 #2

Don't do it. Use a research librarian to find the publisher. cbabe Mar 2022 #3

I bit the bullet and wrote it myself prodigitalson Mar 2022 #4

Good for you! cbabe Mar 2022 #5

no, thank you, really nt prodigitalson Mar 2022 #6