Song #13 from “Yuge, the Musical”, words and music are by Mike Delaney (http://www.mikedelaney.org/default.asp). The Libretto for the musical as it stands now is here: http://www.mikedelaney.org/yuge.html My YouTube channel and Facebook page are @FolkMikeDelaney.

This musical is a re-telling of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol. The main character is President Yuge, and the rest of the characters are his staff, family, and acquaintances. The musical was written at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.

The songs in the musical were performed at the Catbird Café virtual Open Mike, hosted by Stephen Martin and Kathe Donlan. The Catbird Open Mike is sponsored by the New England Wildlife Center (www.newildlife.org).

Bonus Song: “The Great Unnaming” from "Yuge - the Musical", sung by the unknown hero.

I’ve got a new job It starts right away It could go on for a while The people had their say

I have the tools I need The path has been charted I’ll hit the ground running I’m eager to get started

I’ll start at the inauguration And go for as long as it takes There’s plenty to be done Hit the gas; not the brakes

I’ll crowbar down the letters Paint over that damn name Delete the electronic sites Get rid of all the shame

Chorus: It’s the Great Unnaming They’ve all got to go Removing an offensive name Ending our time of woe Prybar, electronic, or paint Showing no restraint His name is so defaming But now, it’s the Great Unnaming

The old President’s gone But everything has his name Now the people have spoken And change is our aim

We have a new President Her/His name doesn’t matter She’s/He’s working for the people I’m sure you heard the chatter

And finally, the old name comes down From all the government places I’m on a mission I will end this disgrace

First, is the Kennedy Center Then, the Institute of Peace Next, take his name off Flag Day Will wonders never cease?

Chorus

Then all the buildings And the battleships and fighter jets Remove the disgrace But we’re still stuck with his debts

Maybe a few new names Like a sewage treatment plant Or a federal penitentiary That would be a new slant

Bridge: And there’s a few names that will remain forever: Trump xenophobia Trump tariffs, Trump inflation Trump healthcare premiums Trump prescription drug prices Trump racism, Trump sedition (need I go on?)

Chorus