Sue said:"When you say "work", do you mean the lyrics and music on paper? or do you mean a recording of the song? or both?"
Either or both. It is just to show possession on a verifiable date. I suppose that both would be best if possible.
Richard, now that Murray has spilled the beans I hope that you are fighting to get that extradition treaty changed. Unlike Canada and the UK, I'm told that them Yanks send crooks to jail!