Music Copyright Basics: What Song Lyrics Readers Should Know
Song lyrics are generally protected as part of a musical composition. The composition and the sound recording are separate works, and different people or organizations may control the rights in each.
Copyright protection can cover original words and music once they are fixed in a tangible form, subject to the laws that apply. Rights may include reproduction, distribution, public performance, adaptation and certain online uses. The details, exceptions and duration differ by country and situation.
Finding lyrics online does not automatically grant permission to copy, publish, perform, translate or commercially use them. A person seeking to use lyrics in a video, book, website, advertisement or public performance should identify the relevant rights holders and obtain any required licenses. A platform's terms or a general internet search are not substitutes for permission.
If you believe material on a website infringes your rights, document the exact URL and identify the protected work. SongLyrics.web.id provides a DMCA / Copyright Policy explaining how to submit a notice. This article is general information, not legal advice.