Oliver! soundtrack – 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!