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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Cherish" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 106 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Cherish”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cherish"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Cherish". Key of Bb, 106 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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