Julie Dawn Cole is the best-known actress, but she also had a short music career in the 1970s. After her role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, she released a few songs and performed on stage.

Her music was mostly tied to her acting work, and she did not win major music awards.

About the Song

I Want It Now / Oompa Loompa Lyrics is a loud and fun song from the movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Julie sings as Veruca Salt, a girl who wants everything right away. The song is full of shouting and strong demands.

After her part, the Oompa Loompas sing a short song to teach a simple lesson. The music is easy to follow and still enjoyed by people who love the movie.

I Want It Now / Oompa Loompa Lyrics

Part I

Intro: Veruca Salt

I want a golden goose
Gooses, geeses
I want my geese to lay gold eggs for Easter (It will sweetheart)
At least a hundred a day (Anything you say)
And by the way (What?)

Verse 1: Veruca Salt

I want a feast (You ate before you came to the factory)
I want a bean feast (What are those?)
Cream buns and doughnuts
And fruitcake with no nuts
So good you could go nuts (You can have all those things when you get home)
No, now
I want a ball

Verse 2: Veruca Salt

I want a party
Pink macaroons and a million balloons
And performing baboons and give it to me
Now!

Verse 3: Veruca Salt

I want the world
I want the whole world
I want to lock it all up in my pocket
It’s my bar of chocolate
Give it to me now

Verse 4: Veruca Salt

I want today
I want tomorrow
I want to wear ’em like braids in my hair
And I don’t want to share ’em!

Verse 5: Veruca Salt

I want a party with roomfuls of laughter
Ten thousand tons of ice cream
And if I don’t get the things I am after
I’m going to scream

Verse 6: Veruca Salt

I want the works
I want the whole works
Presents and prizes
And sweets and surprises
Of all shapes and sizes

Outro: Veruca Salt

And now
Don’t care how, I want it now
Don’t care how, I want it now

Part II

Intro: Oompa Loompa Cast

Oompa-loompa-doompety-doo
I’ve got another puzzle for you
Oompa-loompa-doompety-dee
If you are wise you’ll listen to me

Verse: Oompa Loompa Cast

Who do you blame when your kid is a brat?
Pampered and spoiled like a Siamese cat
Blaming the kids is a lie and a shame
You know exactly who’s to blame
The mother and the father

Outro: Oompa Loompa Cast

Oompa-loompa-doompety-da
If you’re not spoiled then you will go far
You will live in happiness too
Like the Oompa Loompa doompety-do

Similar Songs Like I Want It Now / Oompa Loompa

Below is a listing of other tracks sung or performed by the cast or featured in the same soundtrack, keeping in mind the whimsical and theatrical style.

• Cheer Up, Charlie: A slow and gentle tune sung by Diana Sowle. It starts with soft humming and offers hope and love in tough times.
• The Candy Man: It’s a catchy song that describes the wonder of sweets and joy.
• Golden Tickets: This song by Girl God begins with excited children’s voices. It celebrates the lucky kids who found the rare golden tickets to the factory.
• Pure Imagination: Beginning with a magical tone, Timothée Chalamet sings this calm, dreamy piece, inviting kids to imagine endless fun and beauty.

Similar Artists Like Julie Dawn Cole

If you enjoy theatrical, quirky, and fun musical numbers from classic film soundtracks, these artists and their works bring a similar timeless charm and Broadway-style storytelling.

• Danny Elfman
  Genres: Film Score, Musical Theater, Orchestral Pop
  Top Albums: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Big Fish (2003)
• Sherman Brothers
  Genres: Musical Theater, Film Score, Children’s Music
  Top Albums: Mary Poppins (1964), The Jungle Book (1967), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
• Alan Menken
  Genres: Musical Theater, Film Score, Pop
  Top Albums: Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), The Little Mermaid (1989)
• Julie Andrews
  Genres: Musical Theater, Traditional Pop
  Top Albums: The Sound of Music (1965), Mary Poppins (1964), My Fair Lady (1956)
• Kristin Chenoweth
  Genres: Broadway, Classical Crossover, Pop Standards
  Top Albums: Let Yourself Go (2001), A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas (2008), For the Girls (2019)

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens to Veruca After the Song Ends?

She falls down a garbage chute, is deemed a bad egg by Willy Wonka’s sorting machine for her bad behavior.

Are there Any Modern Covers of I Want It Now?

Yes, the 2005 remake and various theatrical adaptations include modernized or reinterpreted versions of the song.

Is I Want It Now a Separate Track?

The song blends Veruca’s solo with the Oompa Loompas’ moral commentary, combining into a unified musical segment.