[Verse 1] When black swans threaten what we've built with care Some risks we cannot dodge, they're always there We need a formal way to track and know Which dangers we accept and let them go Document each one with careful thought Record the reasons why other paths were not [Chorus] Acceptance Register, keep it clear Risk description, alternatives we fear Authority and date, review it well Monitoring signs that ring the bell Maximum exposure, quantified and true Black swan planning starts with what we do [Verse 2] Write down the risk in terms we understand Characterize the threat across the land List every option that we could have tried Explain exactly why each was denied Name the authority who signed their name Their role and title, taking on the blame [Chorus] Acceptance Register, keep it clear Risk description, alternatives we fear Authority and date, review it well Monitoring signs that ring the bell Maximum exposure, quantified and true Black swan planning starts with what we do [Bridge] Set the indicators, thresholds that we watch When warning signs appear, we'll make the switch Schedule review dates, circle on the wall Quantify the maximum before we fall This register becomes our guiding light When unexpected storms destroy the night [Verse 3] Every entry needs a scheduled check Review the risk before it breaks our neck Monitor the signals, watch for change When thresholds cross, we must rearrange The maximum exposure, set in stone Protects the business we have grown [Chorus] Acceptance Register, keep it clear Risk description, alternatives we fear Authority and date, review it well Monitoring signs that ring the bell Maximum exposure, quantified and true Black swan planning starts with what we do [Outro] When black swans come, we'll be prepared Our register shows how much we've dared Formal tracking keeps us safe and sound Accepted risks, properly documented, found
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