[Verse 1]
Picture a staff that reaches up high
Reading from bottom like time passing by
Down at the base is where we begin
Each moment above shows what happens within
Center line splits us left side from right
Body parts mapped in columns so bright
This is the language dancers all know
Labanotation helps movement to flow
[Chorus]
Vertical staff, bottom to top
Time moving forward, it never will stop
Center line splits us, left side and right
Support in the middle, holding us tight
Legs gesture outward, body's the core
Arms reaching further, there's always much more
[Verse 2]
Support columns innermost, closest to center
That's where your weight-bearing actions will enter
What do your feet do to carry you through
Standing and stepping, it's all written true
Just outside those are leg gesture spaces
Kicks and extensions in all the right places
Body columns next for your torso's design
Movement and posture all fall into line
[Chorus]
Vertical staff, bottom to top
Time moving forward, it never will stop
Center line splits us, left side and right
Support in the middle, holding us tight
Legs gesture outward, body's the core
Arms reaching further, there's always much more
[Bridge]
Arms in their columns sitting outside
Head, hands, and fingers can join for the ride
Additional columns when details are key
Face and expression for all eyes to see
From center line outward the body unfolds
Each column a story that movement foretold
[Final Chorus]
Vertical staff, bottom to top
Time moving forward, it never will stop
Center line splits us, left side and right
Support in the middle, holding us tight
Legs gesture outward, body's the core
Arms reaching further, now you know more
[Outro]
Bottom to top, that's how time flows
In Labanotation, that's how it goes