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Key: F major•
Intro 1
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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Fmaj7
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Ebmaj7
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Verse 1
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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Cherish is the word
C7sus4
C7sus4

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Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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C7sus4
C7sus4

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I use to describe
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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All the feeling that I have hiding
C7sus4
C7sus4

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Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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C7sus4
C7sus4

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here for you inside
Chorus 1
Am7
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You don't know how many times
Bb
Bb

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I've wished that I had told you

Am7
Am7

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You don't know how many times
Bb
Bb

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I've wished that I could hold you

Am7
Am7

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You don't know how many times

I've wished that I could
Bb
Bb

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F/A
F/A

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Gm7
Gm7
3

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Mold you into someone who could
Bb
Bb

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C
C

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Cherish me as much as I cherish you
Verse 2
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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Perish is the word that
C7sus4
C7sus4

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Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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C7sus4
C7sus4

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more than applies
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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To the hope in my heart
C7sus4
C7sus4

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Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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C7sus4
C7sus4

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each time I realize
Chorus 2
Am7
Am7

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That I am not gonna be the one
Bb
Bb

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to share your dreams
Am7
Am7

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That I am not gonna be the one
Bb
Bb

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to share your schemes
Am7
Am7

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That I am not gonna be the one

to share what
Bb
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F/A
F/A

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Gm7
Gm7
3

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Seems to be the life that you could
Bb
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C
C

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Cherish as much as I do yours
Bridge 1
Gm7
Gm7
3

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F/A
F/A

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Bb
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Oh I'm beginning to think
C
C

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that man has never found
Am7
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E
E

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The words that could make you want me
C
C

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That have the right amount of letters
F
F

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Dm
Dm

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just the right sound
Bb
Bb

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That could make you hear
Gm7
Gm7
3

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make you see
Eb
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6

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C
C

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That you are drivin' me out of my mind
Bridge 2
F
F

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Oh I could say I need you
C
C

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but then you'd realize
Cm7
Cm7
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That I want you
D
D

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just like a thousand other guys
Bb
Bb

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Who'd say they loved you
C
C

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With all the rest of their lies
Dm
Dm

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When all they wanted
Bb
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F/A
F/A

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Gm7
Gm7
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was to touch your face, your hands
Eb
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6

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C
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D7
D7

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And gaze into your eyes
Verse 3
G
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C
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Bb
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C
C

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Cherish is the word I use to describe
G
G

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All the feeling that I have
C
C

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Bb
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C
C

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hiding here for you inside
Chorus 3
Bm7
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You don't know how many times
C
C

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I've wished that I had told you
Bm7
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2

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You don't know how many times
C
C

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I've wished that I could hold you
Bm7
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You don't know how many times

I've wished that I could
C
C

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G/B
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Am
Am

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Mold you into someone who could
F
F

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D7
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Cherish me as much as I cherish you
Outro 1
D7
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G
G

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C
C

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D7
D7

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And I do cherish you

G
G

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C
C

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D7
D7

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G
G

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C
C

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D7
D7

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And I do cherish you
Gm9
Gm9
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Bbmaj7
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Cherish is the word

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • Fmaj7

  • Ebmaj7

  • C7sus4

  • Am7

  • Bb

  • F/A

  • Gm7

    3

  • C

  • E

  • F

  • Dm

  • Eb

    6

  • Cm7

    3

  • D

  • D7

  • G

  • Bm7

    2

  • G/B

  • Am

  • Gm9

    3

  • Bbmaj7

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Cherish by The Association is F major.

The primary chords used in Cherish are F, Eb, C, Am, Bb, F/A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Eb, C, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Cherish is approximately 110 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Cherish using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Cherish. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Association.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Cherish to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Cherish by The Association on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.