A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)

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

you find the fun and snap!

The job’s (Bbdim)a (D9)game;

and (D)ev (D7)’ry (C)task you un der (Eb7)take

be (G)comes a (Gm)piece (G)of (A7)cake;

a (Am7)lark!

(Bbdim)A (D7)spree!

(Ddim)It’s (Am7)ve ry (Ddim7)clear to (D7)see (Bbdim)that a (D7)spoon ful of su gar helps the (G)me di cine go down,

the (D7)me di cine (Ddim)go (D7)dow (Daug)wown, (G6)me di cine (F#6)go (G6)down.

(Bbdim)Just a (D7)spoon ful of su gar helps the (G)me di cine go down

in a (Gdim)most (G)de (Am7)light (D7)ful (G)way.

A (Bbdim)ro (D7)bin (G)feath er ing his nest has ve ry lit tle time to rest

while gath er ing his bits of twine (Bbdim)and (D9)twig.

Though (D)quite (D7)in (C)tent in his pur (Eb7)suit,

a (G)mer ry (Gm)tune (G)to (A7)toot;

he (Am7)knows

(Bbdim)a (D7)song

(Ddim)will (Am7)move the (Ddim7)job a (D7)long, (Bbdim)for (D7)spoon ful of su gar helps the (G)me di cine go down,

the (D7)me di cine (Ddim)go (D7)dow (Daug)wown, (G6)me di cine (F#6)go (G6)down.

(Bbdim)Just a (D7)spoon ful of su gar helps the (G)me di cine go down

in a (Gdim)most (G)de (Am7)light (D7)ful (G)way.

The (Bbdim)ho (D7)ney (Gdim)way.

A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)" by Sherman Brothers as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)" by Sherman Brothers in?
The backing track is in G at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)"?
"A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Sherman Brothers are available?
Other accompaniments by Sherman Brothers: "Hushabye Mountain". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "A Spoonful Of Sugar (From Mary Poppins)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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