Consider Yourself (From Oliver!)

by Lionel Bart

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Lyrics

Con (Bb)sid er your self

at home,

con sid er your self

one of the (Cm)fa mi ly.

We’ve (Bb)tak en to you

(D7)so (Gm)strong,

It’s (F)clear

(Fm)we’re

(Gm7)go ing to (C7)get a (F)long.

If it should (Fm7)chance to be (Bb7)we should see some (Fm7)hard er days,

emp ty (Eb)lard er days,

(Bbaug)why (Eb)grouse?

(Dm7)Al ways a (Gm7)chance we’ll meet (C7)some bo dy to (Gm7)foot the bill,

then the (F)drinks are (Bb)on (Fdim)the (F7)house!

Con (Bb)sid er your self

our mate,

(G7)we (Cm)don’t want to have

no fuss,

(Faug)For (Bb)af ter some con sid er a tion, (Fm)we can (G7)state: con (Cm)sid er your self

one of (Bb)us.

Consider Yourself (From Oliver!) by Lionel Bart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Consider Yourself (From Oliver!)” by Lionel Bart 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 Eb at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Consider Yourself (From Oliver!)" 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 "Consider Yourself (From Oliver!)"?
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.
How many chords does "Consider Yourself (From Oliver!)" use?
Just 19 chords: Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbaug, C7, Cm, D7, Dm7, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lionel Bart songs work for kids?
Try "As Long As He Needs Me", "As Long As He Needs Me", "As Long As He Needs Me (from Oliver!)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.