Madonna - Cherish: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Cherish" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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D             C     Em         G
So tired of broken hearts and losing at this game
   A      D/F#
Before I start this dance
   G                Bm
I take a chance in telling you
I want more than just romance

D           C    Em
You are my destiny
   G                             A
I can't let go, baby, can't you see?
D/F#           G               D/F# Em A
Cupid, please take your aim at me

Chorus:
  D      D/F# G
Cherish the thought of always
            Em      G  A
having you here by my side
            Bm     D/F# G
Oh baby, I cherish the joy
                 D/F#   G  D/A  A
You keep bringing it into my life
(I'm always singing it)
  D      D/F# G
Cherish the strength
                      Em      G    A
You got the power to make me feel good
(and baby I)
 Bm     D/F# G                      D/F# G  A
Perish the thought of ever leaving, I never would

I was never satisfied with casual encounters
I can't hide my need
For two hearts that bleed
With burning love
That's the way it's got to be
Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view

Chorus

D/F# F#m7  Gsus4 G
        Who?
      Bm                     A
You! Can't get away I won't let you
D/F# F#m7  Gsus4 G    Bm                A
        Who?     You! I could never forget to
D/F#                  G
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of

      D
Your love
        C     Em
You're givin' it
        G
You're givin' it to me boy
      A        D/F#              G
Keep giving me all-all-all your joy
         Bm
Give me faith
I will always cherish you
D          C Em         G                    A
Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
          D/F#     G               D/F# Em A
So don't underestimate my point of view

Chorus


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

Em

Guitar chord Em

F#

Guitar chord F#

F#m

Guitar chord F#m

F#m7

Guitar chord F#m7

G

Guitar chord G

Gsus4

Guitar chord Gsus4

Bm

Guitar chord Bm

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Cherish" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Cherish" by Madonna.

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