Song Split Agreement Example
Below is a complete example of a song split agreement — also called a split sheet. It records who wrote the song, what percentage of the composition each writer owns, their performing rights organization (PRO) and IPI numbers, and the signatures that make the shares agreed on the day of the session.
Sample document
Song information
- Song title
- Midnight Avenue
- Artist
- NOVA
- Date of session
- March 14, 2026
- Studio / location
- Skyline Studios, Atlanta, GA
- Album / project
- Neon Hours (single)
- ISRC (if assigned)
- US-ABC-26-00147
Writers, composers and publishing shares
| Stage name | Writer / Composer | Role | PRO | IPI # | Publisher | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA | Jasmine R. Carter | Writer / Composer | ASCAP | 00123456789 | Nova Sky Publishing (ASCAP) | 40% |
| K. LANE | Kevin A. Lane | Writer / Composer | BMI | 00987654321 | Lane Lyrics Music (BMI) | 35% |
| PROD. MIKO | Michael O. Doyle | Producer / Composer | SESAC | 00456123789 | Self-published | 25% |
| Total | 100% | |||||
Shares must always total exactly 100%. A split sheet with 95% or 110% will be disputed by publishers and PROs later.
Agreement clause
The undersigned writers and composers confirm that they contributed to the musical composition identified above and agree that the ownership of the composition and its publishing income shall be divided in the percentages set out in this document. Each party warrants that their contribution is original, that they are free to enter into this agreement, and that they will execute any further documents reasonably required to register these shares with their respective performing rights organizations and publishers. This agreement takes effect on the date of the last signature below.
Signatures
Jasmine R. Carter
Jasmine R. Carter
Signed March 14, 2026 · 9:42 PM
Kevin A. Lane
Kevin A. Lane
Signed March 14, 2026 · 9:42 PM
Michael O. Doyle
Michael O. Doyle
Signed March 14, 2026 · 9:42 PM
What every song split agreement should include
- Song and session details — title, artist, date and place of the session, so the document can be matched to the right recording later.
- Each writer's legal name — stage names alone are not enough for PRO registration.
- PRO and IPI number — ASCAP, BMI, SESAC or another society, plus the writer's IPI so royalties route correctly.
- Publishing share percentages — the composition split, always totalling 100%.
- An agreement clause — short, plain-language confirmation that everyone accepts the split.
- Signatures with timestamps — signed the same day, ideally, while everyone is still in the room.
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This example is provided for information only and is not legal advice. For high-value releases, have an entertainment attorney review your agreements.