Music lyrics as well as musical scores are protected by copyright law.
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Copyright Overview
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Different types of licenses are required to use copyrighted music. A "mechanical license" allows one party to record and distribute someone else's song. A "synchronization license" allows someone to synchronize someone else's recording with visual images.