Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)

· by Lionel Bart

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Food, Glorious Food (from Oliver!)

Lionel Bart90 BPM

Lyrics

(F)Is it worth the wait ing for?

(Faug)If we live to eight y four, (F6)all we ev er get is (Faug)gru el.

(F)Ev ’ry day we say a prayer, (Faug)will they change the bill of fare?

(F6)Still we get the same old (Fmaj7)gru el.

(Bb)There is not a crust, not a (Fmaj7)crumb can we find, can we (F7)beg, can we bor row or (Bb)cadge.

But there’s (D)noth ing to stop us from (C)get ting a thrill when we (G7)all close our eyes and im (Gm7)ga (G7)ine… (C)Food glo ri ous (C7)food!

(F)Hot (Dm7)sau sage and (G7)mus tard.

(C)While we’re in the (C7)mood,

(F)cold (Dm7)jel ly and (G7)cus tard.

(C)Pease (C#dim)pud ding and (G)sav e loys; (G7)what’s next, is the (Cdim)ques (C)tion?

(Em)Rich (Em7)gen tle men (Am7)have it, boys, (D7)in di (Gdim)ges (G)tion.

(C)Food glo ri ous (C7)food!

(F)We’re (Dm7)anx ious to (G7)try it.

(C)Three ban quets a (C7)day,

(F)our (Dm7)fa vour ite (G7)di et.

(C)Just (C#dim)pic ture a (G)great big steak, (Am7)fried, roast ed or (D)stewed.

(Ab7)Oh, (Am7)food, won der ful (D7)food, mar ve lous (Dm7)food, (G7)glo ri ous (C)food.

(C)Food glo ri ous (C7)food!

(F)Don’t (Dm7)care what it (G7)looks like.

(C)Burned, un der done, (C7)crude,

(F)don’t (Dm7)care what the (G7)cook’s like.

(C)Just (C#dim)think ing of (G)grow ing fat, (G7)our sen ses go (Cdim)reel (C)ing.

(Em)One (Em7)mo ment of (Am7)know ing that (D7)full up (Gdim)feel (G)ing.

(C)Food glo ri ous (C7)food!

(F)What (Dm7)would n’t we (G7)give for

(C)that ex tra bit (C7)more,

(F)that’s (Dm7)all that we (G7)live for.

(C)Why (C#dim)should we be (G)fa ted to (Am7)do noth ing but (D)brood; (Ab7)on (Am7)food, won der ful (D7)food, mar ve lous (Dm7)food, (G7)glo ri ous (C)food.

(C)food, mag i cal (Am)food, won der ful (C)food, mar vel ous (Am)food, fa bu lous (C)food, beau ti ful (G11)food, glo ri ous (C)food.

Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!) by Lionel Bart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Food, Glorious Food (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 Bb at 104 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 (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 "Food, Glorious Food (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.
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.