Mark

Yeah, it's really easy to register a collection of works with the Library of Congress. There's only two forms--a main one with all of your info and an second one on which you list all the songs in your collection. Just take all the songs you want to include and call them something like "Mark Kaufman Songs, Vol. 1). You have to send them lyrics and a cd (or sheet music, but if you're like me, that's way out of the question. LOL).

I don't know if there's a limit to the number of songs you can include in a collection. From what I recall, there isn't.

Or--you can use the "jailhouse copyright." Just put all your lyrics and a cd in an envelope, seal it, and mail it to yourself by certified mail. When you get it, don't open it--just put it somewhere safe. If someone tries to rip off your music, you will have a postmarked piece of mail proving that it's your stuff.

Hope that helps
Eric

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