You may not need permission if:

• your performance of the song with new lyrics is for the purposes of parody and/or satire; and

• the use is fair.

A performance of a song with new lyrics may not, in itself, be for the purposes of parody or satire, even if it is humorous. For example, a use which makes no comment or criticism of the original work may not be a parody.

In addition, the use must be fair. The more of the original song you use, the less likely it may be that the use is fair. Also, it might not be “fair” to create and/or perform a parodic or satiric version if the copyright owner (or a relevant collecting society) usually licenses such versions.