Lyric copyright tracker for recording writer splits, AI notes, version history and authorship evidence

Lyric Copyright Tracker: Writer Splits, AI Notes & Version Log Tool

Gary Whittaker

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).
1) Song Identity
2) Writers & Splits
Solo writer fast path: Put yourself as Writer 1 with 100%, Split Agreement = Written (Self).
Writer 1
Need more writers? Duplicate the “Writer 1” block in your Notes/Doc when you save the record.
Rule: If splits are not confirmed, do not release.
3) Lyric Source of Truth
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.
Need more versions? Repeat the same 4 fields in your Notes/Doc when you save the record.
5) AI Use Disclosure
6) Rights Risk Flags
7) Status & Next Actions
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.
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