Full Lyrics
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.
In every job that must be done,
There is an element of fun.
You find the fun and — snap! —
The job's a game!
And every 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!
About This Song
"A Spoonful of Sugar" was written by the Sherman Brothers for the 1964 film Mary Poppins. In the movie, Mary Poppins sings it while magically tidying up the nursery, teaching the children that any chore can be fun with the right attitude.
The song has become a cultural touchstone, with its central metaphor used worldwide to describe making difficult or boring tasks more pleasant. Children love its optimistic energy and catchy melody.
It's a fantastic song to use at home when it's time to clean up toys, do homework, or tackle any task that children might resist — proving Mary Poppins' point that a little fun goes a long way.