[Verse 1] When the currency starts falling like a stone And your local money's value turns unknown Turkey, Argentina, Lebanon showed the way Smart companies survived to fight another day They moved their cash to dollars fast and clean Converting local currency to keep their balance green [Chorus] Hard currency, quick conversion, that's the key Renegotiate, accelerate, stay financially free Collect fast, pay slow, when the crisis hits you know Hedge the risk, model quick, that's how businesses can grow Through the black swan storm, keep your company warm Financial management reform [Verse 2] Contracts need adjustment clauses built inside Or switch to dollar pricing, let stability be your guide Speed up all receivables, make customers pay today Stretch out your payables in every legal way The normal rules are backwards when your currency's in doubt Get money in and keep cash out [Chorus] Hard currency, quick conversion, that's the key Renegotiate, accelerate, stay financially free Collect fast, pay slow, when the crisis hits you know Hedge the risk, model quick, that's how businesses can grow Through the black swan storm, keep your company warm Financial management reform [Bridge] Banking relationships across the global span Multiple jurisdictions, that's your master plan Hedging when you need it costs you way too much Hedging before crisis keeps you in touch Model every week now, quarterly's too slow When currencies collapse, you need to really know [Verse 3] Lebanese companies learned this lesson well Turkish businesses lived to tell Argentine survivors changed their game Financial flexibility kept them in the frame Hard currency conversion, that's your lifeline strong Plan for black swan crisis before it comes along [Chorus] Hard currency, quick conversion, that's the key Renegotiate, accelerate, stay financially free Collect fast, pay slow, when the crisis hits you know Hedge the risk, model quick, that's how businesses can grow Through the black swan storm, keep your company warm Financial management reform [Outro] When the black swan flies your way Financial management saves the day
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