6 -6-7 7 7 7 7 7 In ev'ry job that must be done -7 -7 -8 8 8 8 8 8 There is an element of fun. -9 9 9 9 9 9 You find the fun and, snap, 8 7 -6 -7 The job's a game. -7 -6 -7 7 7 -7 7 8 And ev'ry task you undertake 8 8 8 -8 8 -9 Becomes a piece of cake, -9 9 -9 9 A lark, a spree, -9 9 -9 9 -9 9 It's very clear to see 7 -6 -7 -7 -6 -7-9 That a spoonful of sugar 8 -8 8 8 8 6 8 Helps the medicine go down, 7 -7 -7 -7 -6 -7 -6-6-6 6 -6 The medicine go down, medicine go down. 7 -6 -7 -7 -6 -7-9 Just a spoonful of sugar 8 -8 8 8 8 6 8 Helps the medicine go down, 8 6 6 6 8 -8 7 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.....chorus The honeybees that fetch the nectar from The flowers to the comb Never tire of evry buzzing to and fro, Because they take a little nip From every flower that they sip And hence they find their task is not a grind, For a.....chorus