Lyric Ownership & Documentation Tracker (Per Song) Fill this per song: writers, splits, version history, AI use, posting links, and basic rights flags. Educational tool only. Not legal advice. Companion free download: Human Contribution Record Checklist (FREE) — download it to get notified when the PDF is upgraded. Important (HTML-only limitation) This page does not save your entries. When finished, use your browser print menu to Print → Save as PDF. Or copy/paste your filled info into Notes/Docs as your permanent record. Quick Song ID rule: Use ARTIST-YYYY-### (example: JR-2026-004). Print / Save as PDF 1) Song Identity Song Title Song ID (your internal code) Project / Mixtape (optional) Intended Track # (optional) Date First Written Last Updated Current Version (V1, V2, V3...) Lyric Lock Status Select… Draft Locked for Recording Locked for Release One-line Song Intent (theme/message) 2) Writers & Splits Solo writer fast path: Put yourself as Writer 1 with 100%, Split Agreement = Written (Self). Writer 1 Legal Name Stage Name (optional) Email (optional) Split % Need more writers? Duplicate the “Writer 1” block in your Notes/Doc when you save the record. Split Agreement Status Select… Not Discussed Verbal Written Written (Self) Date Splits Confirmed (if applicable) Split Notes (who agreed + where it’s recorded) Rule: If splits are not confirmed, do not release. 3) Lyric Source of Truth Master Lyrics Location (link or file path) Backup Location (optional) Format Select… Doc Notes PDF Plain Text Posted/Shared Anywhere? (platforms + links) Last Shared With (name + date + purpose) When lyrics are final: export a dated PDF copy and store it in your song folder. 4) Version History Recommended: track your most recent 5 versions. Version Date Change Note (1 sentence) File name / Link Need more versions? Repeat the same 4 fields in your Notes/Doc when you save the record. 5) AI Use Disclosure AI Tools Used (if any) AI Role Select… Ideas Rewrite Rhyme Help Full Draft None Human Edit Level Select… Light Moderate Heavy Prompt/Session Reference (optional) What did you change and why? (short) 6) Rights Risk Flags Includes third-party lyrics (direct quotes)? Select… No Yes Built from a recognizable lyric/melody source? Select… No Yes Planned sample use? Select… No Yes Written over a leased beat / type beat? Select… No Yes Beat/Instrumental License Link (or invoice location) Risk Notes (only if needed) 7) Status & Next Actions Current Stage Select… Draft Demo Recorded Released Registered Release Target (optional) Copyright Registration Select… Not Filed Filed Confirmed PRO Status (optional) Select… Not Set Set Registered Next Action (one step) Release-Blockers (manual check) Splits confirmed (or solo 100% documented) No third-party lyrics or uncleared interpolation Beat/instrumental license stored (if used) Final lyrics locked and exported as a dated PDF Evidence Pack saved (section 8) 8) Evidence Pack Checklist (Save These) Save these items for each song so your workflow is organized and defensible. Companion free download: Human Contribution Record Checklist (FREE) — download it to get notified when the PDF is upgraded. Final lyrics document + 1–2 earlier versions Writers & splits note (even if solo 100%) AI disclosure summary (tool + what it did + what you changed) Version log (latest 3–5 changes) Beat license link/invoice saved (if used) One short note: “what I changed and why” Where it was posted/shared (links) saved (if applicable) Reminder: This page is a fill-and-export tool. After completion, use Print → Save as PDF to store your record.
Lyric Ownership & Documentation Tracker (Per Song) Fill this per song: writers, splits, version history, AI use, posting links, and basic rights flags. Educational tool only. Not legal advice. Companion free download: Human Contribution Record Checklist (FREE) — download it to get notified when the PDF is upgraded. Important (HTML-only limitation) This page does not save your entries. When finished, use your browser print menu to Print → Save as PDF. Or copy/paste your filled info into Notes/Docs as your permanent record. Quick Song ID rule: Use ARTIST-YYYY-### (example: JR-2026-004). Print / Save as PDF 1) Song Identity Song Title Song ID (your internal code) Project / Mixtape (optional) Intended Track # (optional) Date First Written Last Updated Current Version (V1, V2, V3...) Lyric Lock Status Select… Draft Locked for Recording Locked for Release One-line Song Intent (theme/message) 2) Writers & Splits Solo writer fast path: Put yourself as Writer 1 with 100%, Split Agreement = Written (Self). Writer 1 Legal Name Stage Name (optional) Email (optional) Split % Need more writers? Duplicate the “Writer 1” block in your Notes/Doc when you save the record. Split Agreement Status Select… Not Discussed Verbal Written Written (Self) Date Splits Confirmed (if applicable) Split Notes (who agreed + where it’s recorded) Rule: If splits are not confirmed, do not release. 3) Lyric Source of Truth Master Lyrics Location (link or file path) Backup Location (optional) Format Select… Doc Notes PDF Plain Text Posted/Shared Anywhere? (platforms + links) Last Shared With (name + date + purpose) When lyrics are final: export a dated PDF copy and store it in your song folder. 4) Version History Recommended: track your most recent 5 versions. Version Date Change Note (1 sentence) File name / Link Need more versions? Repeat the same 4 fields in your Notes/Doc when you save the record. 5) AI Use Disclosure AI Tools Used (if any) AI Role Select… Ideas Rewrite Rhyme Help Full Draft None Human Edit Level Select… Light Moderate Heavy Prompt/Session Reference (optional) What did you change and why? (short) 6) Rights Risk Flags Includes third-party lyrics (direct quotes)? Select… No Yes Built from a recognizable lyric/melody source? Select… No Yes Planned sample use? Select… No Yes Written over a leased beat / type beat? Select… No Yes Beat/Instrumental License Link (or invoice location) Risk Notes (only if needed) 7) Status & Next Actions Current Stage Select… Draft Demo Recorded Released Registered Release Target (optional) Copyright Registration Select… Not Filed Filed Confirmed PRO Status (optional) Select… Not Set Set Registered Next Action (one step) Release-Blockers (manual check) Splits confirmed (or solo 100% documented) No third-party lyrics or uncleared interpolation Beat/instrumental license stored (if used) Final lyrics locked and exported as a dated PDF Evidence Pack saved (section 8) 8) Evidence Pack Checklist (Save These) Save these items for each song so your workflow is organized and defensible. Companion free download: Human Contribution Record Checklist (FREE) — download it to get notified when the PDF is upgraded. Final lyrics document + 1–2 earlier versions Writers & splits note (even if solo 100%) AI disclosure summary (tool + what it did + what you changed) Version log (latest 3–5 changes) Beat license link/invoice saved (if used) One short note: “what I changed and why” Where it was posted/shared (links) saved (if applicable) Reminder: This page is a fill-and-export tool. After completion, use Print → Save as PDF to store your record.
