How do I copyright write my music lyrcis?

Answer 1

you use to have to just mail it to yourself postmark dates the material.

Answer 2

no one knows how urban legends like the "mail to yourself" copyright get started. First, there is nothing in the copyright law about being "first". Either you had an original thought, or you stole from someone else. Having a postmarked letter showing the date means absolutely nothing concerning either originality or theft. You have a perfect and valid Copyright under the law once you write out the lyrics.

If you think that someone else infringes on your work, then what you have to prove in court is they stole the idea from you, not that you had the "idea first". If they don't admit to theft and claim to have came up with the similar lyrics on thier own, then you will have a truly difficult task making your case.

Answer 3

Do a web site for copyrights and you'll find the site with all the proper forms and such. Another way you can to it is to print them, seal them in an envelope and mail them to yourself. Don't open it and if anyone steals it, you have dated proof of your ownership. It's called the "poor man's copyright"

Answer 4

Once you have something written in hard form, it is copyrighted. Many people will tell you to mail it to yourself, and not open it. That is one way, although not the best way.
The most efficient way, and the one with the most legal back-ups is to log onto http://www.copyright.gov to get the proper forms and information.

Answer 5

Adding on to the 'mailing to yourself' but..the cheap way. You just email the lyrics to yourself, but DON'T open the email. Having it enclosed and being sent through mail, even email, it becomes copyrighted by sender. (you)