[Verse 1]
When you see the symbols lined up side by side
Different columns at the same height they reside
That's the secret code for happening together
Arms and legs can move at once like dancing weather
Read across the page to see what's simultaneous
Body parts in harmony, movements instantaneous
[Chorus]
Side by side means same time
Up and down means one by one
Simultaneous when aligned
Sequential when they're stacked and done
Read across for together
Read down for one after the other
Labanotation shows the way
Every movement has its place and day
[Verse 2]
Walking pattern four-four time, one step per beat
Four symbols stacked up tall make the sequence complete
First the right foot hits the ground
Then the left foot makes its sound
Then right again and left once more
Sequential steps across the floor
[Chorus]
Side by side means same time
Up and down means one by one
Simultaneous when aligned
Sequential when they're stacked and done
Read across for together
Read down for one after the other
Labanotation shows the way
Every movement has its place and day
[Bridge]
Change it up to three-four time
Three steps dancing in a line
Stacked vertical they follow through
One then two then three on cue
But place them side by side instead
All at once just like we said
[Verse 3]
Arms can swing while legs step out
Place them side by side no doubt
Same height means they start together
Synchronized like birds of feather
But if the arms wait for legs to end
Stack them up from top to bottom friend
[Chorus]
Side by side means same time
Up and down means one by one
Simultaneous when aligned
Sequential when they're stacked and done
Read across for together
Read down for one after the other
Labanotation shows the way
Every movement has its place and day
[Outro]
Columns show you which body part
Vertical height shows when to start
Master this and you'll decode
Every movement on the road