Verse 1 E In ev'ry job that must be done, there is an element of fun E You find the fun, and snap! The job's a game! A C E/B F# And ev'ry task you undertake, becomes a piece of cake! A# B A# B A# B A# B A# B A lark! A spree! It's very clear to see Chorus B E That a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down B E Medicine go down, medicine go down B E Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down C B E In the most delightful way Verse 2 E A robin feathering his nest has very little time to rest B While gathering his bits of twine and twig A C E/B F# Though quite intent in his pursuit he has a merry tune to toot A# B A# B A# B A# B A# B He knows a song will move the job along Chorus B E And a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down B E Medicine go down, medicine go down B E Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down C B E In the most delightful way Alright, boys! Instrumental A A A E A F A/E B D# E D# E D# E D# E D# E E A E A E A F E A B Verse 3 E The honey bees that fetch the nectar from the flowers to the comb B They never tire of buzzing to an' fro A C E F# Yeah 'cause they take a little nip from ev'ry flower that they sip A# B A# B A# B A# B A# B N.C. And hence they find their task is not a grind N.C. Can't ya'll play it any faster? Sure! One, two, three Chorus B E Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down B E Medicine go down, medicine go down B E Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down C B E In the most delightful way Chorus B E Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down B E Medicine go down, medicine go down B E Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down C B E In the most delightful way Chorus B E Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down B E Medicine go down, medicine go down B E Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down C B E In the most delightful way B E In the most delightful way
