Obama!

Great idea for a musical OP!

Here’s a light-hearted parody of “Oklahoma!” reimagined as “Obama!” — playfully celebrating Barack Obama with affectionate humor, while keeping the rhythm and spirit of the original Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.

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🎶 “Obama!” (to the tune of Oklahoma!) 🎶 (Parody lyrics)

[Verse 1] Obama, where the polls come sweepin’ down the plain! And the hope and change, they rearrange The way we view the game!

Obama, ev’ry night our dreams all seem to say, “You can lead with grace, and still embrace A basketball cliché!”

[Chorus] We know we belong to a man Who once sang Al Green to a fan! And when we say— Yowza! (Yowza!) We’re only sayin’ You’re doin’ okay, Barack Obama— Obama O.K.!

[Bridge] He gave us healthcare (mostly), He rocked a tan suit boldly, He faced the world so coolly, With Biden ridin’ co-pilot truly!

[Verse 2] Obama, he can speechify on cue, With a mic drop line, so crisp, so fine, He even made Fox News stew!

Obama, took the stage with nerves of steel, Taught us “Yes we can,” with Sasha and Malia Keepin’ it all real!

[Final Chorus] We know we belong to a Prez Who slow-jammed the news with finesse! And when we shout— Booyah! (Booyah!) We’re only sayin’ You’re still the jam, Barack Obama— Obama, O.K.!

(Orchestral finish with flag waving and dramatic pointing toward a sunrise)