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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Cherish" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Cherish" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cherish" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Cherish" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cherish" is in the key of Bb at 106 BPM.
What chords are in "Cherish"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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