[Verse 1] When you open up a Labanotation score There's a number at the top you should look for Shows the tempo, tells you just how fast to go Beats per minute, that's what dancers need to know [Chorus] Tempo at the top, counts along the side Pickup notes before the downbeat starts to ride Three, two, one, then measure one begins That's how Labanotation timing always wins Tempo, counts, and pickup beats Make the rhythm feel complete [Verse 2] Count numbers running down beside the staff Help you track each measure, first and second half One, two, three, four, marking every beat Reference points to keep your dancing neat [Chorus] Tempo at the top, counts along the side Pickup notes before the downbeat starts to ride Three, two, one, then measure one begins That's how Labanotation timing always wins Tempo, counts, and pickup beats Make the rhythm feel complete [Bridge] Anacrusis comes before the strong downbeat Pickup movements make the phrase feel so sweet Not a full measure, just a partial start Leading dancers right into the heart [Verse 3] Read the tempo marking, find your steady pace Count numbers guide you to the perfect place Pickup beats prepare you for what's ahead Follow all three elements, you'll never lose the thread [Chorus] Tempo at the top, counts along the side Pickup notes before the downbeat starts to ride Three, two, one, then measure one begins That's how Labanotation timing always wins Tempo, counts, and pickup beats Make the rhythm feel complete [Outro] Top for tempo, side for counts Pickup beats before it mounts Three together, timing's key Labanotation harmony
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