Cherish chords by
Madonna (Official Version)

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Key: D majorDifficulty: Advanced

Intro 1

Em/D

D

G/D

D

D

D

D

Cherish, cherish

Verse 1
D D 
 
C C 
 
So tired of broken hearts
G G 
 
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
and losing at this game
A A 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
Before I start  this dance I take a chance
Bm7 Bm7 
 
in telling you I want more than just romance
D D 
 
Csus4 Csus4 
 
You are my destiny
G G 
 
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
A A 
 
I can't let go, baby, can't    you see?
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
Cupid, please take your aim
D/F# D/F# 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
A/C# A/C# 
 
at me

Chorus 1
D D 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
Cherish the    thought of always having you
Em9 Em9 
 
G G 
 
A A 
 
here  by my side, oh baby
Bm7 Bm7 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
I cherish the    joy you keep bringing it
D/F# D/F# 
 
D/A D/A 
 
A A 
 
into   my    life I'm always singing it
D D 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
Cherish your   strength you got the power to
Em9 Em9 
 
G G 
 
A A 
 
make  me feel good and baby
Bm7 Bm7 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
I perish the    thought of ever leaving
D/F# D/F# 
 
D/A D/A 
 
A A 
 
I      never    would

Verse 2
D D 
 
C C 
 
I was never satisfied
G G 
 
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
with casual encounters
A A 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
I  can't hide   my need for two hearts
Bm7 Bm7 
 
that bleed with burning love
That's the way it's got to be
D D 
 
Csus4 Csus4 
 
G G 
 
Romeo and Juliet,  they never
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
A A 
 
felt this way      I bet
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
So don't underestimate
D/F# D/F# 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
A/C# A/C# 
 
my point of view

Chorus 2
D D 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
Cherish the    thought of always having you
Em9 Em9 
 
G G 
 
A A 
 
here  by my side, oh baby
Bm7 Bm7 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
I cherish the    joy you keep bringing it
D/F# D/F# 
 
D/A D/A 
 
A A 
 
into   my    life I'm always singing it
D D 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
Cherish your   strength you got the power to
Em9 Em9 
 
G G 
 
A A 
 
make  me feel good and baby
Bm7 Bm7 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
I perish the    thought of ever leaving
D/F# D/F# 
 
D/A D/A 
 
A A 
 
I      never    would
D/F# D/F#

Bridge 1
F#m F#m 
 
Gsus4 Gsus4 
 
G G 
 
Who?     You!
Bm Bm 
 
A A 
 
Can't get away, I won't let you
D/F# D/F# 
 
F#m F#m 
 
Gsus4 Gsus4 
 
G G 
 
Who?     You!
Bm Bm 
 
A A 
 
I could never forget to
D/F# D/F# 
 
Gmaj9 Gmaj9 
 
cherish is the word I use      to remind me of your

Verse 3
D D 
 
C C 
 
G G 
 
(love) (You're givin' it, you're givin' it to me
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
A A 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
boy,     keep giving me all    all your joy)
Bm7 Bm7 
 
D D 
 
(Give me faith, I will always cherish you)
Csus4 Csus4 
 
Romeo and Juliet
G G 
 
Gmaj7 Gmaj7 
 
A A 
 
they never felt this way      I bet
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
So don't underestimate
D/F# D/F# 
 
Em7 Em7 
 
A/C# A/C# 
 
my point of view

Chorus 3
D D 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
Cherish the    thought of always having you
Em9 Em9 
 
G G 
 
A A 
 
here  by my side, oh baby
Bm7 Bm7 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
I cherish the    joy you keep bringing it
D/F# D/F# 
 
D/A D/A 
 
A A 
 
into   my    life I'm always singing it
D D 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
Cherish your   strength you got the power to
Em9 Em9 
 
G G 
 
A A 
 
make  me feel good and baby
Bm7 Bm7 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
I perish the    thought of ever leaving
D/F# D/F# 
 
D/A D/A 
 
A A 
 
I      never    would

Outro 1
D D 
 
Cherish (Give me faith, give me joy)
A A 
 
(My boy I  will always cherish you)
D D 
 
G G 
 
Cherish your strength
Em Em 
 
A A 
 
I   could never forget you
D D 
 
D/F# D/F# 
 
G G 
 
Em9 Em9 
 
G G 
 
A A 
 
Cherish the    thought
[Fade out]

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TunerE A D G B E

ChordsEm/D D G/D C G...

Chords

Em/D
D
G/D
C
G
Gmaj7
A
D/F#
Bm7
Csus4
Em7
A/C#
Em9
D/A
F#m
Gsus4
Bm
Gmaj9
Em

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

Em/D: x-x-0-0-0-0
D: x-x-0-2-3-2
G/D: x-x-0-0-0-3
C: x-3-2-0-1-0
G: 3-2-0-0-0-3
Gmaj7: 3-x-0-0-0-2
A: x-0-2-2-2-0
D/F#: 2-x-0-2-3-x
Bm7: x-2-4-2-3-x
Csus4: x-3-3-0-1-x
Em7: 0-2-2-0-3-0
A/C#: x-4-2-2-5-x
Em9: 0-2-0-0-0-2
D/A: x-0-4-2-3-x
F#m: 2-4-4-2-2-2
Gsus4: 3-x-0-0-1-3
Bm: x-2-4-4-3-x
Gmaj9: 3-x-0-2-0-2
Em: 0-2-2-0-0-0

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

Accurately transcribed by the GuitarTuna team.

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This is the definitive original version of Cherish by Madonna, 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 D major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Madonna.

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