Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)

by Lionel Bart
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(F)Is it worth the wait ing for?

(Faug)If we live ’til eight y four, (Dm)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?” (Dm)Still we get the same old (F)gru

el!

(Bb)There’s not a crust; not a (F)crumb we can find, can we (Cm7)beg, can we (F7)bor row or (Bb)cadge.

But there’s (F)no thing to (D)stop us from (C)get ting a (Am)thrill when we (Dm7)all close our (G)eyes and i (Bb7)ma

(G)gine:

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

(F)Hot (Dm)sau sage and (G7)mus tard!

(C)While we’re in the (C7)mood;

(F)cold (Dm)jel ly and (G7)cus tard!

(C)Pease (C#dim)pud ding and (Dm)sa ve loys, (Dm)“What (G7)next?” Is the (C)ques tion.

(Em)Rich gen tle men (Am7)have it boys; (D)in di (G7)ges tion!

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

(F)We’re (Dm)anx ious to (G7)try it.

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

(F)our (Dm)fav our ite (G7)di et!

(C)Just (C#dim)pic ture a (Dm)great big steak; (F)fried, roast ed or (D)stewed!

(F#dim)Oh, (C)food, glo ri ous (Abaug)food, won der ful (C)food, (G7sus)mar vel (G7)lous (C)food!

Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 90 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!)”

Why does "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)".
What key is "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)" by Lionel Bart played in?
Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!) is arranged in the key of F 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 90 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 this real sheet music for "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)".
Can I see all the notes in "Food, Glorious Food (From Oliver!)"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 90 BPM.