Public Domain Song Lyrics

This page is for lyrics to songs in which the words have passed into the public domain chiefly through age.

Public domain song lyrics. Note that few modern songs would fit the criteria for inclusion. American sheet music 1870 1885 american memories the library of congress. Music and lyrics enter the public domain when all possible copyright protection has expired. The easiest way to download royalty free music for your home videos youtube videos film movie scores commercial background music or personal use.

The original 1908 music and lyrics to the ballpark standby are now in the public domain in the us and the uk so all you ve got to worry about when creating your perfect beer league soundtrack is lugging an organ out to the diamond. View public domain song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in albums videos and song meanings. The operetta has been adapted into 4 films of the same title. Public domain song lyrics collection.

Now i ve broken all my. Pay music royalties to no one. The lyrics of the song have no direct ties to christmas or the holiday season but the spirit of the song the happiness toys bring to children has been associated with santa claus. Check out our public domain music lists.

If you find a song recorded by many different artists without attribution to a different artist or if the lyrics appear in several books without any copyright notice besides a generic arrangement notice by the book s publisher it is significant evidence that the song is in fact in the public domain. I sang in the red river valley i ve drank with the whores in santa fe yeah i ran with the snuff queens in dallas like i ran from snow white in l a. Public domain music songs in the public domain. Don t be concerned if the song sounds familiar don t be concerned if it all seems the same just be concerned that your policies will kill you it s all just public domain.

Here are nine well known christmas songs that are in the public domain. You can order any proof of public domain sheet music reprint for 5 or less. Browse 43 lyrics and 60 public domain albums. The lyrics are still in the public domain.

The library of congress is an incredible resource for public domain lyrics recordings images and text. Royalty free music free music public domain. Music for the nation. Away in a manger.