We are always on the lookout for lyricists/ poets of every genre. In order to maintain the quality and integrity of our lyric library and to keep an appropriate balance between sellers and buyers, we cannot accept all uploads. We assess all work for literary, musical, and emotional qualities. We gladly accept lyrics that make use of devices such as metaphor, personification, and alliteration.
We reject lyrics that lack originality or emotional depth or are simply rhymes for the sake of rhyming. We reject all work that is religiously, culturally or racially offensive, or gratuitously violent in content. If your work is rejected, we will explain our reasons for refusal.
As a lyricist on Songbay, you set your own sale fees and keep all your royalties and income earned. You also keep total control of your work. Unlike other companies, we take no royalty or percentage cuts.
Our philosophy is very clear. What you make, you keep!
We offer a variety of selling options, from licensing to copyright exchanges.
We clearly explain all of these options to you and advise you on the correct market prices to charge. We also supply professional legal contracts without charge.
SELL LYRICS
You receive exposure on a global scale. Showcase your lyric writing abilities to the world
Your lyrics are displayed worldwide and purchased directly from our website.
You keep complete control of your work
You receive all eligible royalties
Choose from a variety of selling options, including licensing and copyright sales
You set your own prices for your lyrics
You can use a royalty collection agency to collect your royalties
You keep all your sale fees. We take no percentage of sales or royalties
We ensure that you receive a writers royalty credit whenever your lyric is combined with audio to form a new song
We promote your work on Social Media
We give you Copyright Protection. Once uploaded, we copyright-protect all your lyrics free of charge Copyright Protection at Songbay
We give you featured Artist promotion and priority listing in music and lyric search results at Songbay
You can create stunning artist pages at Songbay that help you get discovered! Contact Examples at Songbay
You receive free completed legal contracts when selling.
Where can I sell my songs online?
CD Baby.
Tunecore.
DistroKid.
Rumblefish.
Ditto Music.
Octiive.
How do I sell a song that I wrote?
Music publishers, record labels, and producers are always on the lookout for writers and artists who are creating some excitement. Upload your songs to SoundCloud, YouTube, and Instagram.
Submit them to Internet radio stations. Make an inexpensive lyric video and start collecting fans.