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A Spoonful Of Sugar

· by Sherman Brothers

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Lyrics

(G)In (Bbdim)ev (D7)’ry (G)job that must be done there is an el e ment of fun;

You find the fun and snap the job’s (Bbdim)a (D7)game;

and ev ’ry (C)task you un der (Eb7)take he has be (G)comes a piece of (A7)cake,

a (Am7)lark!

(Bbdim)A (D7)spree!

(Ddim)It’s (Am7)ver y (Bdim7)clear to (D7)see (Bbdim)that a (D7)spoon ful of sug ar helps the (G)med i cine go down,

the (D7)med i cine (Ddim)go (D7)dow (D)wown, (G)med i cine (F#)go (G)down.

(Bbdim)Just a (D7)spoon ful of sug ar helps the (G)med i cine go down

in a (Gdim)most (G)de (D7)light ful (G)way.

A (Bbdim)rob (D7)in (G)feath er ing his nest has ver y lit tle time to rest

while gath er ing his bits of twine (Bbdim)and (D7)twig.

Though quite in (C)tent in his pur (Eb7)suit, he has a (G)mer ry tune to (A7)toot;

he (Am7)knows

(Bbdim)a (D7)song

(Ddim)will (Am7)move the (Bdim7)job a (D7)long (Bbdim)for a (D7)spoon ful of sug ar helps the (G)med i cine go down,

the (D7)med i cine (Ddim)go (D7)dow (D)wown, (G)med i cine (F#)go (G)down.

(Bbdim)Just a (D7)spoon ful of sug ar helps the (G)med i cine go down

in a (Gdim)most (G)de (D7)light ful (G)way.

A (Bbdim)rob (D7)in (G)way.

A Spoonful Of Sugar by Sherman Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Spoonful Of Sugar” by Sherman Brothers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 144 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Spoonful Of Sugar" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Spoonful Of Sugar"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "A Spoonful Of Sugar" use?: Just 12 chords: A7, Am7, Bbdim, Bdim7, C, D7, Daug, Ddim, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sherman Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.