This Songwriter Agreement defines the relationship between an artist, producer, or publisher and a songwriter who contributes lyrics, melody, or composition to recordings. It covers ownership, splits, publishing administration, advances, delivery, approvals, and credit so that creative work and rights are protected.
Use it to set clear splits before recording, register songs correctly with PROs, and avoid disputes over authorship or revenue. The template includes options for work for hire, joint authorship, and simple split sheets, plus standard warranties, audit, and reversion terms.
Built for modern collaborations where topliners, composers, and track makers work together. It is practical, plain language, and ready to edit to fit your deal terms.
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