verse 1 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 Medicine go down, medicine go down Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down In the most delightful way verse 2 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 And a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down Medicine go down, medicine go down Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down In the most delightful way Alright, boys! Instrumental verse 3 The honey bees that fetch the nectar from the flowers to the comb They never tire of buzzing to an' fro Yeah 'cause they take a little nip from ev'ry flower that they sip 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 Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down Medicine go down, medicine go down Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down In the most delightful way Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down Medicine go down, medicine go down Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down In the most delightful way Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down Medicine go down, medicine go down Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down In the most delightful way In the most delightful way