[Verse 1] A company's got cash to share today But instead of money coming your way They give you more shares, keep the cash inside Stock dividend means your holdings multiply You had one hundred, now you've got one-twenty Same piece of pie, just sliced up plenty The total value stays exactly the same It's just accounting in this corporate game [Chorus] Split it up, split it down More shares going all around Same value, different count Stock dividends, splits amount To the same thing in the end Slice the pizza, share with friends Total worth will never bend Just more pieces to comprehend [Verse 2] Stock split works in a similar way Two-for-one means double shares today Your fifty shares become one hundred flat But the price drops by half, imagine that Why do companies play these number games Lower prices, broader investor aims Makes it easier for small folks to buy When share prices aren't so very high [Chorus] Split it up, split it down More shares going all around Same value, different count Stock dividends, splits amount To the same thing in the end Slice the pizza, share with friends Total worth will never bend Just more pieces to comprehend [Bridge] Market cap remains the same It's just a numbers shifting game Psychological effect is real Makes investors want to deal Liquidity improves they say When prices drop in this way But remember what we've learned today Total value doesn't change or sway [Chorus] Split it up, split it down More shares going all around Same value, different count Stock dividends, splits amount To the same thing in the end Slice the pizza, share with friends Total worth will never bend Just more pieces to comprehend [Outro] So when you see those shares increase Remember wealth won't grow or cease Just different ways to count your piece Stock splits and dividends bring no new fleece
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