What key is "Cherish" in?

"Cherish" by Madonna is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Cherish" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Cherish" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Cherish"?

This arrangement of "Cherish" uses 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, Em7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Cherish" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Madonna can I play here?

Try "MORE", "CRAZY FOR YOU", "VOGUE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)Cher ish, (D)cher ish.

So was tired of (C)bro ken (Em7)hearts and (G)los ing at this (D)game.

Be fore I (D)start this dance.

for two I (G)take a chance in tell ing (Bm)you I want (Bm7)more than just ro mance.

You me are my (C)des tin y I can’t let go, ba by, can’t you see?

So, don’t (D)Cu der pid, please take your aim at me.

(G)Cher (D)ish the (G)thought of al ways hav ing you (Bm)here (Em7)by (G)my (A)side.

Oh, ba by, I (G)cher (Bm7)ish (D)the (G)joy, you keep bring ing it (D)in (G)to (D)my (A)life.

I’m al ways sing ing it.

(G)Cher (D)ish the (G)strength, you got the pow er to (Bm)make (Em7)me (G)feel (A)good.

And, ba by, I’ll (G)per (Bm7)ish (D)the (G)thought of ev er leav ing.

(D)I (G)nev (D)er (A)would.

I was nev er (C)sat is (Em7)fied with (G)cas u al en (D)count ers.

I can’t (D)hide my need for two I (G)hearts that bleed with burn ing (Bm)love that’s the (Bm7)way it’s got to be.

Ro me o and (C)Ju li et, they nev er felt this by, way I bet.

So, don’t (D)Cu der es ti mate my point of view.

(G)Cher (D)ish the (G)thought of al ways hav ing you (Bm)here (Em7)by (G)my (A)side.

Oh, ba by, I (G)cher (Bm7)ish (D)the (G)joy, you keep bring ing it (D)in (G)to (D)my (A)life.

I’m al ways sing ing it.

(G)Cher (D)ish the (G)strength, you got the pow er to (Bm)make (Em7)me (G)feel (A)good.

And, ba by, I’ll (G)per (Bm7)ish (D)the (G)thought of ev er leav ing.

(D)I (G)nev (D)er (A)would.

(CN.C.)Who?

(CN.C.)You!

Can’t get a way, I won’t (D)let (A)you.

(CN.C.)Who?

(CN.C.)You!

I could nev er for get (A)to.

(D)Cher ish is the word I use to re mind me of

your (D)love.

To (C)geth er,

you’re (G)giv ing it to me, boy.

Keep (A)giv ing me all, all, all your joy.

Give me faith.

I will al ways cher ish (D)you.

Ro me o and Ju li et, they nev er felt this way I bet.

So, don’t (D)un der es ti mate my point of view.

(CN.C.)Who?

(CN.C.)You!

Can’t get a way, I won’t (D)let (A)you.

(CN.C.)Who?

(CN.C.)You!

I could nev er for get (A)to.

(D)Cher ish is the word I use to re mind me of

your love.

(CN.C.)Cher ish, give me faith.

Give me joy, my boy.

I will al ways cher ish (CN.C.)you.

ish, Give me faith.

Give me joy, my boy.

I will al ways cher ish (G)Cher (D)ish your (G)strength.

(D)Can’t (Em7)get a (G)way I (A)won’t let you.

(G)Per (Bm7)ish (D)the (G)thought.

(D)I (G)could (D)nev er (A)for get to…

(G)Cher (D)ish the (G)thought.

(D)Cant’t (Em7)get a (G)way.

I (A)Can’t get a

(G)Cher (Bm7)ish (D)the (G)joy.

(D)Can’t (G)get (D)a way.

(A)Can’t get a

Cherish by Madonna

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cherish”

What key is "Cherish" in?: "Cherish" by Madonna is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Cherish" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Cherish" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Cherish"?: This arrangement of "Cherish" uses 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Cherish" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Madonna can I play here?: Try "MORE", "CRAZY FOR YOU", "VOGUE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.