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Can I use song lyrics in my story?

Can I use lyrics in my story

Song lyrics can give a scene a particular mood or evoke a particular memory or time. They can set the tone when used as a quote at the start of a chapter. But song lyrics are copyrighted, raising the question: can you use them in your book?

Posted byDeborah13th Jun 202228th Jan 2026Posted inBlog, Self-editing, Writing resourcesTags:copyright, permission, Writing resources1 Comment on Can I use song lyrics in my story?

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