verse 1
Eb
In ev'ry job that must be done, there is an element of fun
Eb
You find the fun, and snap! The job's a game!
Ab B Eb/Bb F
And ev'ry task you undertake, becomes a piece of cake!
A Bb A Bb A Bb A Bb A Bb
A lark! A spree! It's very clear to see
Bb Eb
That a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
Bb Eb
Medicine go down, medicine go down
Bb Eb
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
B Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
verse 2
Eb
A robin feathering his nest has very little time to rest
Bb
While gathering his bits of twine and twig
Ab B Eb/Bb F
Though quite intent in his pursuit he has a merry tune to toot
A Bb A Bb A Bb A Bb A Bb
He knows a song will move the job along
Bb Eb
And a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
Bb Eb
Medicine go down, medicine go down
Bb Eb
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
B Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
Alright, boys!
Instrumental
Ab Ab Ab Eb
Ab E Ab/Eb Bb
D Eb D Eb D Eb D Eb D Eb
Eb Ab Eb Ab
Eb Ab E Eb Ab
Bb
verse 3
Eb
The honey bees that fetch the nectar from the flowers to the comb
Bb
They never tire of buzzing to an' fro
Ab B Eb F
Yeah 'cause they take a little nip from ev'ry flower that they sip
A Bb A Bb A Bb A Bb A Bb 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
Bb Eb
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
Bb Eb
Medicine go down, medicine go down
Bb Eb
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
B Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
Bb Eb
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
Bb Eb
Medicine go down, medicine go down
Bb Eb
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
B Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
Bb Eb
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
Bb Eb
Medicine go down, medicine go down
Bb Eb
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
B Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
Bb Eb
In the most delightful way