Songwriter Agreement template

A writer is writing a song for you, or you are writing one for an artist. Covers what the writer contributes, how the credit reads, and registration.

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What it covers

The agreement’s sections, in order. You read every word of it in your draft once you fill it in and create a free account.

  1. 1. THE SONG

  2. 2. WRITER CONTRIBUTION

  3. 3. OWNERSHIP AND WRITER SPLITS

  4. 4. PUBLISHING

  5. 5. PRO REGISTRATION

    Confirms that each contributor is responsible for registering their share with their respective Performing Rights Organization.

  6. 6. CREDIT

    Specifies how each contributor will be credited on releases and promotional materials.

  7. 7. USE OF THE SONG

  8. 8. SAMPLES AND ORIGINALITY

  9. 9. FUTURE CHANGES

  10. 10. WARRANTIES

    Promises each party makes that certain facts are true, such as actually owning the rights they're licensing.

  11. 11. DISPUTES AND GOVERNING LAW

  12. 12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

    States that this document is the complete and final agreement, replacing any prior discussions or drafts.

  13. 13. INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE

    Recommends or requires each party to consult their own lawyer before signing, confirming they understand the terms.

New to this kind of agreement? Read Songwriter Agreements: When a Writer Writes a Song for an Artist.

keysig is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This template is a starting point. Have a lawyer review any agreement that matters to you before you sign it.