[Verse 1]
When you're reading movement on the page
Time signatures set the dancing stage
Just like music has its counting beat
Labanotation makes the rhythm complete
Four over four is what we see the most
Four beats per measure from coast to coast
The vertical space gets divided fair
Each beat gets equal room to share
[Chorus]
Count it out, four-four time
Every beat falls right in line
Measure by measure, beat by beat
Time signatures make it neat
Four over four, remember this
Equal spaces, nothing missed
[Verse 2]
Picture measures like a birthday cake
Four equal slices, that's all it takes
Each slice holds one beat of the dance
Every movement gets its equal chance
The staff divides from top to bottom
Four beats fitting, none forgotten
First beat here, second beat there
Third and fourth complete the square
[Chorus]
Count it out, four-four time
Every beat falls right in line
Measure by measure, beat by beat
Time signatures make it neat
Four over four, remember this
Equal spaces, nothing missed
[Bridge]
Time signature tells the story
How many beats of dancing glory
Four-four time means four beats strong
Divided equal all along
[Verse 3]
Other signatures can change the game
But four-four time stakes its claim
Most common rhythm that you'll find
Keep this pattern in your mind
When you see that four over four
You know exactly what's in store
Four beats waiting in each measure
Equal spacing is the treasure
[Chorus]
Count it out, four-four time
Every beat falls right in line
Measure by measure, beat by beat
Time signatures make it neat
Four over four, remember this
Equal spaces, nothing missed
[Outro]
Time signatures show the way
How many beats are here to stay
Four-four time, the dancing friend
Equal spaces to the end