When the work begins to pile up
And your temper starts to rile up
That's the time a fellow needs a song
Doctor, Banker, Butcher, Baker
You can be a merry maker
If you go on singing all day long
If you're hanging in suspense from eight till five
And you want to keep that sense of humor alive


Just, whistle while you work
Put on that grin and start right in
And whistle wild and long
Just hum a merry tune
Just do your best
And take a rest and sing yourself a song

When there's too much to do
Don't let it bother you
Forget your troubles, try to be just like a cheerful chick-a-dee

And whistle while you work
Just do your best
And take a rest and sing yourself a song

If you get in trouble and you don't know right from wrong,
Give a little whistle
Give a little whistle
If you meet temptation and the urge is very strong,
Give a little whistle
Give a little whistle

Not just a little squeak
Pucker up and blow
And if your whistle's weak, just yell Jiminy Cricket

Take the straight and narrow path
And if you start to slide
Give a little whistle
Give a bigger whistle
And always let your conscience be your guide

Not just a little squeak
Pucker up and blow
And if your whistle's weak, just yell Jiminy Cricket
Take the straight and narrow path
And if you start to slide
Give a little whistle
Give a little whistle
And always let your conscience be your guide

When there's too much to do
Don't let it bother you
Forget your troubles, try to be just like a cheerful chick-a-dee
Like a cheerful chick-a-dee

And whistle while you work (Sha-doo-ba-doo-ba-doo-ba-doo-ba-doo)
Come on get smart (Come on get smart)
Tune up and start (Tune up and start)
Doctor, Banker, Butcher, Baker (To whistle)
You can be a merry maker
Whistle while you work
Ba-doo-ba-doo-ba-doo-ba-dah-bow"