G
In ev'ry job that must be done, there is an element of fun,
D
you find the fun, and snap! The job's a game!
C Eb G A
And ev'ry task you undertake, becomes a piece of cake!
D D7 D D7
A lark! A spree! It's very clear to see, that a...
[Chorus]
D G
Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,
D G
the medicine go down, medicine go down.
D G
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,
D G
in a most delightful way.
[Verse 2]
G
A robin feathering his nest has very little time to rest,
D
while gathering his bits of twine and twig.
C Eb G A
Though quite intent in his pursuit he has a merry tune to toot,
D D7 D D7
he knows a song will move the job along. For a...
[Chorus]
D G
Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,
D G
the medicine go down, medicine go down.
D G
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,
D G
in a most delightful way.
[Verse 3]
G
The honey bees that fetch the nectar from the flowers to the comb,
D
never tire of ever buzzing to an' fro,
C Eb G A
because they take a little nip from ev'ry flower that they sip
D D7 D D7
And hence they find their task is not a grind. With a
[Chorus]
D G
Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,
D G
the medicine go down, medicine go down.
D G
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,
D G
in a most delightful way.
