Cherish chords by
Kool & The Gang (Official Version)

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Key: Bb minorDifficulty: Advanced

Intro 1

Bm

Bm

G

G

Em7

Em7

G

A

Verse 1
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Let's take  a walk together
near the ocean shore
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
Hand in hand you and I
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Let's cherish every moment
we have been given
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
The time is passing by
Em7 Em7 
 
I often pray before
F#m7 F#m7 
 
I lay    down by your side
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
If you      receive your calling before I awake
A7sus4 A7sus4 
 
A7 A7 
 
Could I         make it through the night

Chorus 1
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Cherish the love we have
A A 
 
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
We should cherish the life we live
D D 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
A7sus4 A7sus4 
 
Cherish   the love
Cherish the life
D D 
 
F#7 F#7 
 
Cherish the love

Verse 2
Bm7 Bm7 
 
The world is always changing
Nothing stays the same
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
But love will stand the test of time
Bm7 Bm7 
 
The next  life that we live in
Remains to be seen
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
Will you be by my side?
Em7 Em7 
 
I often pray before
F#m7 F#m7 
 
I lay    down by your side
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
If you      receive your calling before I awake
A7sus4 A7sus4 
 
A7 A7 
 
Could I         make it through the night

Chorus 2
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Cherish the love we have
A A 
 
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
We should cherish the life we live
D D 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
A7sus4 A7sus4 
 
Cherish   the love
Cherish the life
D D 
 
F#7 F#7 
 
Cherish the love
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Cherish the love we have
A A 
 
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
For as    long  as we both shall live
D D 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
A7sus4 A7sus4 
 
Cherish   the love
Cherish the life
D D 
 
F#7 F#7 
 
Cherish the love

Interlude 1

Bm

Bm

G

G

Em7

Cherish the love, cherish the life

G

A

Chorus 3
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Cherish the love we have
A A 
 
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
We should cherish the life we live
D D 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
A7sus4 A7sus4 
 
Cherish   the love
Cherish the life
D D 
 
F#7 F#7 
 
Cherish the love
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Cherish the love we have
A A 
 
Bm7 Bm7 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
For as    long  as we both shall live
D D 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
A7sus4 A7sus4 
 
Cherish   the love
Cherish the life
D D 
 
F#7 F#7 
 
Cherish the love
[Repeat and fade]

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TunerE A D G B E

ChordsBm G Em7 A Bm7...

Chords

Bm
G
Em7
A
Bm7
Gmaj7
F#m7
A7sus4
A7
D
F#7

Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Bm: x-2-4-4-3-x
G: 3-2-0-0-0-3
Em7: 0-2-2-0-3-0
A: x-0-2-2-2-0
Bm7: x-2-4-2-3-x
Gmaj7: 3-x-0-0-0-2
F#m7: 2-4-2-2-2-2
A7sus4: x-0-2-0-3-0
A7: x-0-2-0-2-0
D: x-x-0-2-3-2
F#7: 2-4-2-3-2-2

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 1

1

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This is the definitive original version of Cherish by Kool & The Gang, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of Bb minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Kool & The Gang.

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