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Composed by David W. Barber. This edition: pdf, streaming. A Cappella, Folk, Pop. 14 pages. David W. Barber #1239284. Published by David W. Barber (A0.1673651).
*NOW UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL LYRICS* I wrote this piece starting in 2014 on commission from a community choir that wanted to perform “something political.” That original version had a different topic. But I realized I could also write a different version on the political topic of Donald Trump, which I updated in 2025. As a newspaper journalist, I was fascinated by the overall story (though I had little direct hand in covering any of it). And as a composer, I thought it would provide rich material for a story ballad. An English version of the Mexican narcocorrido, if you will. As a Canadian, I’m proud and grateful to be living in Canada. But the United States is just next door and its descent into what increasingly seems like lawless oligarchy has frightening implications for Canada and the whole world. As former prime minister Pierre Trudeau said, it’s like being a mouse sleeping next to an elephant. Some may think it odd to write such a silly piece at this difficult time. But I firmly believe in the instructional a and self-preservational power of humor. There’s a long and noble history of using satire and mockery to stand up to evil and oppression. I hope this little piece fits into that tradition. It’s set for SATB with optional piano accompaniment. (There's also a version for voice -- soprano or tenor -- and piano.) Depending on tempo and rubato, it runs about 3½ to 4 minutes. Here’s just a taste of the lyrics: Donald Trump was a businessman, or so he liked to brag. “Will you buy my steaks? Will you buy my booze?” But ev’ry thing he tried he’d just lose. He thought a bit and his thinking went: “I should be the president. “America’s a disaster. “And I’ll make money faster.” No matter that he had no plans, he blamed it all on Mexicans. (Oh yes he did.) etc. *AND I'VE JUST ADDED A NEW VERSE ABOUT EPSTEIN AND TRUMP'S WAR ON IRAN*
This piece and more of my music is available for download and purchase from SheetMusicPlus and SheetMusicDirect via ArrangeMe. Find my music books – the newest is Bach, Beethoven and the Grrrls – and my new mystery novels, Hedshot, Mugshot and Hotshot, at IndentPublishing.com. Find a link to my music merchandise at BachBeethoven.com. Read my author/composer blog at DavidWBarber.com Contact me at dbarber[at]indentpublishing.com.
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Composed by David W. Barber. This edition: pdf, streaming. A Cappella, Folk, Pop. 14 pages. David W. Barber #1239284. Published by David W. Barber (A0.1673651).
*NOW UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL LYRICS* I wrote this piece starting in 2014 on commission from a community choir that wanted to perform “something political.” That original version had a different topic. But I realized I could also write a different version on the political topic of Donald Trump, which I updated in 2025. As a newspaper journalist, I was fascinated by the overall story (though I had little direct hand in covering any of it). And as a composer, I thought it would provide rich material for a story ballad. An English version of the Mexican narcocorrido, if you will. As a Canadian, I’m proud and grateful to be living in Canada. But the United States is just next door and its descent into what increasingly seems like lawless oligarchy has frightening implications for Canada and the whole world. As former prime minister Pierre Trudeau said, it’s like being a mouse sleeping next to an elephant. Some may think it odd to write such a silly piece at this difficult time. But I firmly believe in the instructional a and self-preservational power of humor. There’s a long and noble history of using satire and mockery to stand up to evil and oppression. I hope this little piece fits into that tradition. It’s set for SATB with optional piano accompaniment. (There's also a version for voice -- soprano or tenor -- and piano.) Depending on tempo and rubato, it runs about 3½ to 4 minutes. Here’s just a taste of the lyrics: Donald Trump was a businessman, or so he liked to brag. “Will you buy my steaks? Will you buy my booze?” But ev’ry thing he tried he’d just lose. He thought a bit and his thinking went: “I should be the president. “America’s a disaster. “And I’ll make money faster.” No matter that he had no plans, he blamed it all on Mexicans. (Oh yes he did.) etc. *AND I'VE JUST ADDED A NEW VERSE ABOUT EPSTEIN AND TRUMP'S WAR ON IRAN*
This piece and more of my music is available for download and purchase from SheetMusicPlus and SheetMusicDirect via ArrangeMe. Find my music books – the newest is Bach, Beethoven and the Grrrls – and my new mystery novels, Hedshot, Mugshot and Hotshot, at IndentPublishing.com. Find a link to my music merchandise at BachBeethoven.com. Read my author/composer blog at DavidWBarber.com Contact me at dbarber[at]indentpublishing.com.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Preview: The Ballad of Donald Trump (A Political Tragedy)
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