How Do You Copyright A Song For Free?
• Create a tangible version of the music, such as sheet music and/or CDs. Under international law, copyright is the automatic right of the creator of the work as soon as you create a tangible version. That means you can’t copyright a song that’s only in your head, or that you’ve talked about or performed. • Include a hard copy of the lyrics and recorded music (if available) as well as the chord progressions or notes you have written. The more information you include, the better. • Mail everything to yourself, making sure the CD / DVD is in a protected case. • When you receive the package or envelope you mailed to yourself, do not open it. • Keep in a very safe place (i.e. safety deposit box, fire-proof safe). You can even mail a copy to a close friend or relative and have them give it to you. Why: The postage date on the unopened envelope can be used in a court case as evidence that the contents were created by you before anyone else, like a person trying to steal your song! They won’t
