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Unless your script is a commissioned script with all rights to the music already in place, best practices dictate that you do not write songs into your script. You can write a few words that the actor sings into the script, and then leave the logistics up to the production company.

Your goal is to include the 'breaking out into song' character tag for your character in a believable way in your script.

Here is an example:

[in proper script format]

HARRY

(singing)

Some day my prince will come . . .

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