Thanks for your advice Jody!

Hmmm yes I doubt John Mayer would need to rip me off... but you never know where a submission could end up - and I just make it a rule to protect everything I send out. Just being extra careful, I guess...

Anyway, it's not about ego, it's about being smart. There's even less chance that any of my other songs will be ripped off by anyone (that would put me in a whole different league) - but I still take the time to register everything with the Library of Congress. It's so easy and inexpensive - I think it's silly not to.

Either way, this contest sure was a fun creative exercise! I'll enjoy hearing what the winning song sounds like...