[Verse 1]
Nine directions spinning round
High and middle, low we've found
Forward, back and side to side
Center holds us all inside
Three levels up and down the scale
Twenty-seven tales to tell
[Chorus]
Flash those cards and make it stick
Direction plus the level quick
Forward high and backward low
Side to side, now let it flow
Twenty-seven ways to move
Get that symbol in the groove
[Verse 2]
Place direction in your mind
Add the level, now combine
Forward middle, center high
Backward low, reach for the sky
Each position has its place
Movement written with such grace
[Chorus]
Flash those cards and make it stick
Direction plus the level quick
Forward high and backward low
Side to side, now let it flow
Twenty-seven ways to move
Get that symbol in the groove
[Bridge]
Simon says to show the sign
You respond and move in time
Partner holds the symbol there
You move into positions with care
Eight count phrase, now write it down
Arms are dancing all around
[Verse 3]
Practice daily, drill each one
Recognition's just begun
High left forward, middle right
Low back center, what a sight
Speed will come with every day
Twenty-seven on display
[Chorus]
Flash those cards and make it stick
Direction plus the level quick
Forward high and backward low
Side to side, now let it flow
Twenty-seven ways to move
Get that symbol in the groove
[Outro]
Direction, level, combined as one
Labanotation's just begun
Flash and move and write it true
Twenty-seven waits for you