Collaborations Ĭollaboration takes different forms. However, before a song is published or made public, its author or publisher should register it with the Copyright Office at the US Library of Congress to better protect against copyright infringement. Songs are automatically copyrighted as soon as they are in tangible forms, such as a recording or sheet music. Royalties may range from 50 per cent of the song if it was written primarily with the composer, or less if they wrote the song in collaboration. ( May 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī lyricist's income derives from royalties received from original songs. You may improve this section, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new section, as appropriate. The examples and perspective in this section deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject.
