A Spoonful of Sugar From "Mary Poppins" Written by: Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Performed by: Julie Andrews [Mary Poppins] 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 Nad ev'ry task you undertake Becomes a piece of cake A lark! Aspree! It's very clear to see That a... Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down The medicine go down 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 The medicine go down Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down In a most delightful way The honeybees that fetch the nectar From the flowers to the comb Never tire of ever buzzing to and fro Because they take a little nip From every flower that they sip And hence And hence They find They find Their task is not a grind