Food, Glorious Food

· by Lionel Bart

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(C)Food, glo ri ous (Gm)food!

(F)What (B)is there more (G)hand (G7)some?

(C)Gulped, swal lowed or (Gm)chewed,

(F)still (B)worth a king’s (G)ran (G7)som.

(C)What (C#dim)is it we (Dm)dream a bout?

(Dm7)What (G7)brings on a (C)sigh?

ing.

(Em)Piled peach es and (Am)cream a bout (D7)six (Am)feet (G7)high!

ing.

(C)Food, glo ri ous (Gm)food!

(F)Eat (B)right through the (G)men (G7)u.

(C)Just loos en your (Gm)belt

(F)two (B)inch es and (G)then (G7)you

(C)work (C#dim7)up a new (Dm)ap pe tite

(Am)in this in ter (D)lude.

(Ab)Then (C)food, (Am)once a gain (D7)food, fa bu lous (Dm7)food, (Dm9)glo ri (G)ous (C)food!

(C)Food, glo ri ous (Gm)food!

(F)Don’t (B)care what it (G)looks (G7)like.

(C)Burned, un der done, (Gm)crude,

(F)don’t (B)care what the (G)cook’s (G7)like.

(C)Just (C#dim)think ing of (Dm)grow ing fat,

(Dm7)our (G7)sens es go (C)reel ing.

(Em)One mo ment of (Am)know ing that (D7)“full (Am)up” (G7)feel ing.

(C)Food, glo ri ous (Gm)food!

(F)What (B)would n’t we (G)give (G7)for

(C)that ex tra bit (Gm)more

(F)that’s (B)all that we (G)live (G7)for.

(C)Why (C#dim7)should we be (Dm)fa ted to

(Am)do noth ing but (D)brood (Ab)Then (C)food, (Am)once a gain (D7)food, fa bu lous (Dm7)food, (Dm9)glo ri (G)ous (C)food!

(Ab)on (C)food, (Am)mag i cal (D9)food, won der ful (Dm9)food, mar vel lous (D9)food.

Fa bu lous (Dm9)food beau ti ful (C6)food, (G11)glo ri ous (C)food!

Food, Glorious Food by Lionel Bart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Food, Glorious Food” 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 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 "Food, Glorious Food" 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 "Food, Glorious Food"?: 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 Lionel Bart songs work for kids?: Try "Consider Yourself (from Oliver!)", "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.