Can I use lyrics from a song in my art, for example:

[PaintingTheSkyKingdm]

I am wondering if it is a copy right problem if I use a few words from a song in a painting. For example “she is buying a stairway to heaven “ (and yes I’m from a certain era, ha)   - the words would be visible but the focus of the painting will be a figure and landscape.   ).    I have no idea if this is ok or not.   Thank you for your thoughts on this topic. 

[JaneAlexanderJewelry]

I would think it depends on who owns the rights to the song.  I have seen disclaimers; "I do not own the rights to this music"  (these lyrics) I don't know if 'staircase..' would make a difference.

[PaintingTheSkyKingdm]

Thankyou.  It’s a famous song by the rock group Led Zeppelin and I would not want to change it from stairway to staircase.  It’s the image it brings to mind that I think would be fun to paint but I am also finding that some people like words written on paintings so I thought I might try it.  I will have to see if adding I don’t own the rights to the song matters. I certainly would not be making a lot of money from it, although if it proved popular I might make prints

[DamionsDigitalDesign]

How did you get on?