Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)

by Lionel Bart
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(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!) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 104 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)" by Lionel Bart played in?
Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!) is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)"?
"Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)" was originally performed by Lionel Bart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Lionel Bart can I play here?
Try "Consider Yourself (from Oliver!)", "As Long As He Needs Me", "As Long As He Needs Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)". Key of Bb, 104 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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