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No, but a new work based on a PD song can be protected by copyright. A new translation, setting, arrangement, etc may be copyrightable. A common example would be the traditional Shaker song "Simple Gifts," which is in the public domain, and Aaron Copland's popular orchestral setting "Variations on a Shaker Melody," which is protected by copyright.
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When does a song becomes a public domain?
Copyright law varies from country to country; in the USA, any song published before 1922 is in the public domain. Mostly, the copyright survives until the composer(s) die and then for 75 years afterwards.
Is 'The Star-Spangled Banner' public domain or copyright?
Both the song and music are so old that copyright law does not cover them.
Is Have a holly jolly Christmas a public domain song?
No; copyright is administered by St. Nicholas Music.
Who has copyright about alphabet song?
Published in 1835, "The Alphabet Song" itself is in the public domain; certain arrangements, performances, or recordings may have their own rights.
Is there a copyright on the lyrics to Amazing Grace?
No; poetry and song lyrics written prior to 1923 are in the public domain.
Is the song Silver Bells public domain?
No it is not. It was copyrighted 1951. Any song with a copyright after 1922 is not in the public domain.
Is the song 'Do Lord' in the public domain?
The song itself is in the public domain, but certain arrangements, performances, and recordings are still protected by copyright.
Is the song drunk drunk again in the public domain?
No, the song Drunk drunk again is not in the public domain because of the copyright infringement issues.
Is the song 'Farther Along' in the public domain?
Yes, the song "Farther Along" is in the public domain. It was written in the late 19th century and is not protected by copyright.
Is the song You are my sunshine public domain?
Yes, "You Are My Sunshine" is in the public domain as the original version was released in 1939 and the copyright has expired. However, if you are looking for a specific recording or arrangement of the song, it may be subject to copyright protection.
What is an item out of copyright called?
Works no longer protected by copyright are said to be in the public domain.
Is Shenandoah public domain?
Yes, Shenandoah is in the public domain. This traditional American folk song dates back to the 19th century and its copyright has expired, making it part of the public domain.
Is I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside still copyright?
Composed in 1907, the song is in the public domain.
When does a song becomes a public domain?
Copyright law varies from country to country; in the USA, any song published before 1922 is in the public domain. Mostly, the copyright survives until the composer(s) die and then for 75 years afterwards.
Is the star spangled banner copyright or public domain?
Both the song and music are so old that copyright law does not cover them.
Is 'The Star-Spangled Banner' public domain or copyright?
Both the song and music are so old that copyright law does not cover them.
Is the song I'll See You in My Dreams copyright?
Yes; copyright was fastidiously renewed, so it will not enter the public domain until 2020.
