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Can I quote song lyrics in a work of fiction?

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Anonymous
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Posted on / Jul. 13, 2007 12:37:00

Re: song lyrics

if you quote song lyrics, you must obtain permission ( a license ) from the Music Publishing company that controls the copyright for the song in question.

This is often merely a matter of asking for permission...

Check the liner notes from the album containing the song and contact the publisher with your request. If you already have a publisher lined up for your book, they may be able to help... otherwise, contact a lawyer experienced in this area (like myself) for help with this.

Anonymous
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Posted on / Jul. 13, 2007 12:37:00

Re: song lyrics

if you quote song lyrics, you must obtain permission ( a license ) from the Music Publishing company that controls the copyright for the song in question.

This is often merely a matter of asking for permission...

Check the liner notes from the album containing the song and contact the publisher with your request. If you already have a publisher lined up for your book, they may be able to help... otherwise, contact a lawyer experienced in this area (like myself) for help with this.

Anonymous
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Posted on / Jul. 13, 2007 12:37:00

Re: song lyrics

if you quote song lyrics, you must obtain permission ( a license ) from the Music Publishing company that controls the copyright for the song in question.

This is often merely a matter of asking for permission...

Check the liner notes from the album containing the song and contact the publisher with your request. If you already have a publisher lined up for your book, they may be able to help... otherwise, contact a lawyer experienced in this area (like myself) for help with this.

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