Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) 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 Cb 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 Chorus: 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 Cb 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 Cb 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 Chorus: 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 Cb Bb Eb In the most delightful way Alright, boys! Instrumental: Ab Ab Ab Eb Ab Fb Ab/Eb Bb D Eb D Eb D Eb D Eb D Eb Eb Ab Eb Ab Eb Ab Fb 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 Cb 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 Chorus: 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 Cb Bb Eb In the most delightful way Chorus: 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 Cb Bb Eb In the most delightful way Chorus: 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 Cb Bb Eb In the most delightful way Bb Eb In the most delightful way