[Verse 1]
Two parties shake hands on a deal tonight
Names and addresses, identities clear
Who's the offeror, who accepts the right
Legal capacity must appear
No minors signing corporate fate
No intoxicated minds can participate
[Chorus]
P-C-T-C, the anatomy we need
Parties, Consideration, Terms agreed
Conditions that make contracts breathe
P-C-T-C, the formula we read
Parties, Consideration, Terms that feed
The engine of enforceability
[Verse 2]
Consideration flows both ways around
Something of value, quid pro quo
Could be money, services, or ground
Promises that bind and grow
Past consideration won't suffice
Present bargains roll the dice
[Chorus]
P-C-T-C, the anatomy we need
Parties, Consideration, Terms agreed
Conditions that make contracts breathe
P-C-T-C, the formula we read
Parties, Consideration, Terms that feed
The engine of enforceability
[Bridge]
Express terms written black and white
Implied terms courts will recognize
Custom fills gaps when meanings fight
Reasonable minds must harmonize
Conditions precedent guard the gate
Subsequent ones can terminate
[Verse 3]
Mutual assent, the meeting place
Offer plus acceptance seals the bond
Mirror image rule sets the pace
Modifications must correspond
Statute of Frauds for bigger stakes
Written proof is what it takes
[Chorus]
P-C-T-C, the anatomy we need
Parties, Consideration, Terms agreed
Conditions that make contracts breathe
P-C-T-C, the formula we read
Parties, Consideration, Terms that feed
The engine of enforceability
[Outro]
Four pillars holding up the law
Without them, agreements fall and fray
P-C-T-C without a flaw
Makes contracts work another day