And theexcitement over Britney Spear's return was nearly eclipsed by accusations thather new song borrowed, without permission, lyrics from a 1979 country song.

Dylan's version also borrows lyrics taken from Johnson's song:

In the liner notes, it states "'Better Living Through Chemistry' chorus inspired by Björk"; it borrows lyrics from the chorus on "Crying" on her Debut album.

Note: a verse in this song, beginning at 1:15, borrows lyrics from "I Remember A Rooftop", a song Dan wrote for Alkaline Trio's acoustic album Damnesia.

That is why it didn't matter that Mr. Pierce sometimes borrowed lyrics and chord progressions from his former band, Spacemen 3, especially since Spacemen 3 borrowed their chops from late 1960's psychedelic and garage-rock bands.

I borrowed lyrics from Grandpa Jones as well as Stringbeans version.

The White Stripes' song, "Forever For Her (Is Over For Me)" from their 2005 album Get Behind Me Satan borrows lyrics and themes from this song:

In working from original tune to finished hymn, Walker borrowed lyrics from established poets such as Charles Wesley (a common practice in his tradition) and added to the tune just a treble (upper) part and a bass, creating three-part harmony.