Chew It

· by Willy Wonka

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Lyrics

I (C)on ly have one dream in life; (G)there’s (Am)ver y lit (Em)tle (F)to it: to (Dm)own one stick of life long gum (A7)and (Dm)all life long (D7)to (G)chew it.

I’d (Gm7)chew it all through (C7)child hood; (Bb)I’d (A7)chew it when I (F#)wed!

If (C)I sur vived to (Em7)nine ty (Am7)five, I’d (Dm7)chew it (G7)till I’m (C)dead!

But (Dm7)this gum here’s much bet ter than that one; (Cmaj7)this gum here is a three course din ner.

(F)Pea soup, roast beef, and (Gm6)blue ber ry (A7)ice cream.

(Fm6)Blue ber ry (G7)is the (C)nic (G7)est (C7)ice cream.

You (F6)may feel (F#)fat, but in (C)fact, (Bb7)you’re (A7)thin ner, (Dm7)e (A7)ven (F)af (D7)ter a (F)three (G7)course (Dm)din (C)ner!

Yo, (Gm7)Vio let, you’re so (C7)bust ed.

(Bb)That (A7)gum is gon na (Dm)do it!

(F#)Her (C)can dy fame gone (Em7)down the (Am7)drain.

I (Dm7)asked her (G7)not to (C)chew it!

(Em)Too late, Wil ly!

Noth in’ to it!

(Fmaj7)’Cause I know just how to chew it!

(Em)There is no need to pooh pooh it!

(Fmaj7)All I have to do is do it!

(Dm7)Vio let, it’s so (G7sus4)bad for (G7)you!

Yo, (Cmaj7)Vio let, dude, you’re (A7sus4)turn ing (A9)blue!

(Dm7)Vio let, what you (Fm6)gon na do?

Just (C)stand there sing ing (E)“Am I Blue?” (Dm7)Yes, she’s (Em7)turn ing (Fmaj7)blue, it’s (G)true.

Poor (Bbmaj7)Vio let, (A7)you are (Fm6)now bright (A)blue.

That (Dm7)rot ten lous y (G7sus4)gum, I (G)knew it!

(Em7)Blue ber ry blue and (A7sus4)fat as (A7)su et.

(Ab)Yuck!

I (G)guess I (B)blew (C)it!

(Eb)Blew (E)it!

(D)Blew (Eb)it!

(Ab)Blew it!!!

Chew It by Willy Wonka — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chew It” by Willy Wonka in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 240 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Chew It" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Chew It"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Willy Wonka songs work for kids?: Try "Burping", "Flying", "I Eat More". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.