In ev'ry job that must be done 

There is an element of fun 

you find the fun and snap! 

The job's a game 


And ev'ry task you undertake

Becomes a piece of cake

A lark! A spree!

It's very clear to see 

That a... 

Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down 

The medicine go down-wown 

The medicine go down 

Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down 

In a most delightful way 

A robin feathering his nest 

Has very little time to rest 

While gathering his 

Bits of twine and twig 


Though quite intent in his pursuit 

He has a merry tune to toot 

He knows a song 

Will move the job along 


For a... 

Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down 

The medicine go down-wown 

The medicine go down 

Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down 

In a most delightful way