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Can I include Beatles song lyrics in my short story without getting my rear end sued?

I’m writing a short story where the main character briefly hears Beatles song lyrics on the radio. Am I violating any copyrights?

Only if you attempt to sell the short story for a profit. That’s the point of a copyright, to make sure people don’t make money off someone else’s creation.

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One Response to “Can I include Beatles song lyrics in my short story without getting my rear end sued?”

  1. Ask me about The Beatles says:
    May 24, 2010 at 6:58 am

    Only if you attempt to sell the short story for a profit. That’s the point of a copyright, to make sure people don’t make money off someone else’s creation.
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