Originally Posted by ebaker68
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

This is incorrect advice and should no longer be repeated. No court of law will uphold a copyright that is attempted in this manner. Please erase it from the pass it on mentality. The only copyrights that a court of law will pay attention to are ones from the Library of Congress (for the US). There are other official copyright registrars for other countries. Get the facts, then pass it on.

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