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Lot Long
by Gary E. Andrews - 11/10/26 11:20 AM
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I performed a song last night, that I just wrote, for a group of musicians.One of them asked If I would give her the lyrics and chord progressions,she really liked the song. I don't have it registered yet so is it wise to give it out publically?I don't think this person will try and claim the song or any thing, but??? What do you think?
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Are you a member of a PRO where you can at least register the song thru them?
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*** the following is only opinion for educational discussion and should not be relied upon ***
At least in the US, registering with a PRO has no bearing on copyright issues...
This is in the US - not sure if laws are the same in Canada - but you could record the song. In the US, it would then be copyrighted (but of course not registered with the added rights you have from that). Then I'd send in the registration certified mail with signature required and give her the song. I would think that should cover any issues...
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Don't give your songs to anyone unless it is copywright. Rule number one.
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Yeah, this is a tough one to answer without knowing Canadian copyright law. In the US your song is copyrighted as soons as you put it in writing and/or record the melody. Of course, to sue someone for infringement you have to have a registered copyright.
Many experts whose advice I have heard or read say that people stealing songs is really very rare and that's probably true. Chances are nothing bad will come of it but if you don't know this woman very well and you are nervous about it, stall her until you find out from someone qualified to answer you. I'm afraid that someone isn't me.
Good luck.
[This message has been edited by Buzz Grudge (edited 04-10-2005).]
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by ECA333:
I performed a song last night, that I just wrote, for a group of musicians.One of them asked If I would give her the lyrics and chord progressions,she really liked the song. I don't have it registered yet so is it wise to give it out publically?I don't think this person will try and claim the song or any thing, but??? What do you think?
</font> Quick question. what was the purpose of the asking of your song? If everyone was a player, they should have been able to pick it on their own and store it mentally. [This message has been edited by Michael H (edited 04-10-2005).]
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I wouldn't give it to her. How is she going to remember the melody after hearing the song once? She didn't even know you. When that happens just tell the people that you'd love to share it with them but your legal counsel told you not to.
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I really don't think that she would try to rip me off.She is 60-70 years old and a novice guitar player,just learning.It is a group that get together every week to play and sing a few tunes,so I know her that way.I think the song just meant something to her and wants to learn to play it.I don't want to insult her and say no,most people don't understand copyright law and intellectual property.I don't want to start a trend though,and if I do it for one,well you know.
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