There is usually a Clause in a Publishing Contract that allows Editing of the song if needed. Many times an Artist will need a few changes for the song to fit better. Editing a song in no way, shape, or form gives a writing credit to a Publisher or Artist. So if the song ever took off and made huge amounts of money and someone claimed a writing credit that wasn't given a court case could ensue.

What you might do, or not do, is write the young lady a letter stating according to copyright law she has claimed a writing credit she is not entitled to.


Ray E. Strode