Food, Glorious Food lyrics

Is it worth the waiting for

If we live 'til eighty-four

All we ever get is gruel

Every day we say a prayer

Will they change the bill of fare

Still we get the same old gruel

There's not a crust, not a crumb can we find

Can we beg, can we borrow or cadge

But there's nothing to stop us from getting a thrill

When we all close our eyes and imagine

Food, glorious food

Hot sausage and mustard

While we're in the mood

Cold jelly and custard

Pease pudding and saveloys

What next is the question

Rich gentlemen have it boys

Indigestion

Food, glorious food

We're anxious to try it

Three banquets a day

Our favorite diet

Just picture a great big steak

Fried, roasted, or stewed

Oh, food

Magical food

Wonderful food

Marvelous food

What we wouldn't give for

That extra bit more

That's all we live for

Why should we be fated to do

Nothing but brood on food

Magical food

Wonderful food

Marvelous food

Beautiful food

Food, glorious food

Glorious food

• Artist:Oliver! (Musical)