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 me 

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