Cherish

by The Association
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Lyrics

(F)Per ish is the word that (Gm7)more than ap plies

to the (F)hope ing in my heart each ing (Gm7)time I re al ize

that I am (Am)not gon na be the one to share your (Bb)dreams.

you.

That I am (Am)not gon na be the one to share your (Bb)schemes.

you.

That I am (Am)not gon na be the one to share what (Bb)seems to (Am)be the (Gm)life that you could (Bb)cher ish me as much as I

cher ish (C)you.

(F)Cher ish is the word I (Gm7)use to de scribe

all the (F)feel ing that I have hid ing (Gm7)here for you in side.

You don’t know (Am)how man y times I’ve wished that I had (Bb)told you.

You don’t know (Am)how man y times I’ve wished that I could (Bb)hold you.

You don’t know (Am)how man y times I’ve wished that I could (Bb)mold you (Am)in to (Gm)some one who could (Bb)cher ish me as much as I

do ish (C)you.

(C)yours.

Oh, I’m be (Gm)gin ning to think that (C)man has nev er found the (Am)words that could make you want (E)me.

That have the (C)right a mount of let ters, (F)just the right (Dm7)sound, that could (Bb)make you hear, (Gm)make you see that you are (Eb)driv ing me out of my (C)mind.

(CN.C.)Oh, I could say I (F)need you, but then you’d (C)re al ize that I (Cm)want you, just like a (D7)thou sand oth er guys who’d say they (Bb)loved you with all the (C7)rest of their lies, when all they (Dm)want ed was to (Bb)touch your face, your (Gm7)hands, and gaze in to your (Eb6)eyes.

(Eb)cher ish me as much as I

cher ish (C)you.

(F)And (Bb)I (C)do

(F)cher (Bb)ish (C)you.

(F)And (Bb)I (C)do

(F)cher (Bb)ish (C)you.

Cher ish is the (F6/9)word.

Cherish — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Cherish" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 106 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Cherish

Why does "Cherish" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Cherish".
What key is "Cherish" by The Association played in?
Cherish is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cherish"?
The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cherish" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Cherish"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cherish"?
"Cherish" was originally performed by The Association. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cherish"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Cm, D7, Dm, Dm7, +8 more.
What other songs by The Association can I play here?
Try "ALONG COMES MARY", "WINDY", "NEVER MY LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Cherish"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Cherish".
Can I see all the notes in "Cherish"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 106 BPM.

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