The Golden Age Of Chocolate

by Willy Wonka

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(Fmaj7)Once up on a (Bbmaj7)choc ’late time a (Fmaj7)long, long choc ’late (F#)time a go, the (Gm7)Gold en Age of (C9sus4)Choc ’late be (Dm7)gan.

I know ’cause I was there.

(Fmaj7)When it comes to (Bbmaj9)choc ’late, he’s a (Fmaj7)man y fla vored (D)man, you know, ’cause (Bbm6)that’s the age of choc ’late he (Eb9)ran with oh such style and (D7)flair!

And the (Bbmaj7)Gold en Age of (C)Choc ’late has (Am7)last ed all these (D)years, the (Gm(maj7))Gold en stage of (C9)Choc ’late that (F)ev ’ry (Gm7)child re (Dm7)veres.

But (B)soon I’ll be re (E7)tir ing to make (A)way for some one (D9sus4)new, (D9)some (G13)bright spark (B)I’ll be (G7)hir ing, but (C7sus4)who?

But (C7sus4)who?

But (C)who?

But (C7sus4)who?

What (A7sus4)ev er your o pin ion is a (Dm)bout me, (Dm7)the (G9)choc ’late world can not sur vive with (C#7)out (C#)me.

There’d be no more (Gm7)choc ’late rip ples or (C9sus4)choc ’late (C9)tip ples, (F6)choc ’late (Gm7)ruf fles or (F6)choc ’late (Dm7)truf fles, (Gm7)choc ’late kiss es for (C9sus4)sweet young (C9)miss es, (F6)soft and (Gm7)cream y, com (F6)plete ly (Dm7)dream y, or (G)choc ’late (C7)i ces, ’cause (F9)choc ’late’s cris es will (Bbmaj7)grow and (Eb13)grow and (A)grow

(Db7)the (Gm7)day that I re (G9)tire, (C9)I (F6)know!

No, (Eb9)no, no, (D7sus4)no!

(Db7)No, (Gm7)Wil ly Won ka (G9)just (C9)can’t (F)go!

There’d be no (Ab)more (Gm7)choc ’late squig gles or (C9sus4)choc ’late (C9)gig gles, (F6)choc ’late (Gm7)whirl ies or (F6)choc ’late (Dm7)swirl ies, (Gm7)choc ’late twirl ies for (C9sus4)all you (C9)girl ies, (F6)choc ’late (Gm7)ba gels or (F6)choc ’late (Dm7)bu gles or (G)choc ’late (C7)bub bles, ’cause (F9)choc ’late’s trou bles will (Bbmaj7)grow and (Eb13)grow and (A)grow

(Db7)the (Gm7)day that he re (G9)tires, (C9)we (F6)know!

No, (Eb9)no, no, (D7sus4)no!

(Db7)No, (Gm7)Wil ly Won ka (G9)just (C9)can’t (F)go!

There’d be no (Ab)more (G9)just (C9)can’t (F)go!

’Cause the (Bbmaj7)Gold en Age of (C)Choc ’late has (Am7)last ed all these (D)years,

the (Gm(maj7))Gold en stage of (C9)Choc ’late that (F)ev ’ry (Gm7)child re (F9sus4)veres.

There’s a (Bbmaj9)Gold en (Bb6)Age of (C)Choc ’late his t’ry (Am7)we must (A)write some (D9sus4)how

(D9)for the (Gm)Gold (Gm(maj7))en (Gm7)Age of (G7sus4)Choc ’late to make (C9sus4)life sweet er (F)now!

The Golden Age Of Chocolate by Willy Wonka — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Golden Age Of Chocolate” 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 Bb at 100 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 "The Golden Age Of Chocolate" 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 "The Golden Age Of Chocolate"?
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", "Chew It", "Flying". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.