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Cherry, Cherry

· by Neil Diamond

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Lyrics

(E)Ba by loves me, (D)yes, (A)yes, she does.

Ah, the (E)girl’s out a sight, yeah.

(E)Says she loves me, (D)yes, (A)yes, she does.

Gon na (E)show me to night, yeah.

(E)She got the (A)way to move me, (A)Cher ry.

(E)She got the (A)way to groove me.

Cher ry, ba (A)She by.

the way to move me.

All (A)right!

got the way to move me!

(A)Tell

(D)your ma ma, a girl, I can’t (A)stay long.

(A)We (D)got things we got to catch (A)up on.

(A)Ah,

(D)you know, you know what I’m (A)say ing.

(A)Can’t (D)stand still while the mu sic is (A)play ing.

(E)Y’ain’t got no right, (D)no, (A)no, you don’t,

ah, to (E)be so ex cit ing.

(E)Won’t need bright lights, (D)no, (A)no, we won’t.

Gon na (E)make our own light ning.

(E)She got the (A)way to move me, (A)Cher ry.

(E)She got the (A)way to groove me.

Cher ry, ba (A)She got the way to move me.

All (A)She got the way to move me!

(A)No,

(D)we won’t tell a soul where we (A)gone to.

(A)Girl, (D)we do what ev er we (A)want to.

(A)Ah,

(D)I love the way that you (A)do me.

(A)Cher (D)ry, babe, while you real ly get (A)to me.

Cherry, Cherry by Neil Diamond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cherry, Cherry” by Neil Diamond 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 E at 140 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Cherry, Cherry" 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 "Cherry, Cherry"?: 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 "Cherry, Cherry" use?: Just 4 chords: A, C, D, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Neil Diamond songs work for kids?: Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.