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Henry Morton · 21-02-2005, 21:14

The lyrics are almost certainly P.D. (Public Domain) and free for anyone to use.

Unfortunately the music is copyright. The owners are the John Denver Estate, I believe.

The PRS is very active with regard to football songs ; unless you clear copyright through an accredited organisation you stand to suffer a heavy penalty in fines and punitive royalties - far more, probably, than you could hope to make.

I'd recommend speaking to a reputable recording studio before you do anything, and I genuinely hope you have a successful outcome.

21-02-2005, 21:14	#4
Henry Morton I am Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 623 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: What About A Song The lyrics are almost certainly P.D. (Public Domain) and free for anyone to use. Unfortunately the music is copyright. The owners are the John Denver Estate, I believe. The PRS is very active with regard to football songs ; unless you clear copyright through an accredited organisation you stand to suffer a heavy penalty in fines and punitive royalties - far more, probably, than you could hope to make. I'd recommend speaking to a reputable recording studio before you do anything, and I genuinely hope you have a successful outcome.