A Spoonful Of Sugar
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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 B 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
[Refrão]
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
B 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 B 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
[Refrão]
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
B Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
Alright, boys!
Instrumental
Ab Ab Ab Eb
Ab E Ab/Eb Bb
D Eb D Eb D Eb D Eb D Eb
Eb Ab Eb Ab
Eb Ab E 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 B 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
[Refrão]
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
B Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
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
B Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
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
B Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
Bb Eb
In the most delightful way
How to play A Spoonful Of Sugar
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.