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About the “Cheers Theme”
Written by Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo for the television show “Cheers” which ran from 1983 to 1992… a beloved sitcom about a cast of neurotic, loveable characters… just like you, me, and most of us.
Sidebar: “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” was later released with extra verses and a key change that will not be included here. I’ll leave it to you to google it and decide if you’d like to add them to your repertoire.
Cheers Theme” from Season 4
To Frank’s ears and sensibilities, the short and sweet TV show version, among the greatest television theme songs of all time, is perfect for setting a wonderfully welcoming tone and deep sense of belonging for any party, event, or sing along.
“Cheers Theme” Lyrics
Makin’ your way in the world today
takes ev’rything you got.
Takin’ a break from all your worries
sure would help a lot.
Wouldn’t you like to get away?
Sometimes you want to go
where everybody knows your name.
And they’re always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see
our troubles are all the same.
You want to be
where everybody knows your name.
You wanna go where people know
people are all the same.
You want to go
where everybody knows your name.
“Cheers Theme” Chords & Lyrics
Roman Numeral Analysis of the Chord Changes
Let Frank know if you’d like to see a Roman Numeral Analysis (RNA) of the chord changes. Such knowledge and skill enables you to more deeply internalize the chord changes and enables you to quickly transpose them to another key.
Frank’s Transcription of the Signature Piano Parts
Buy Frank a cup of coffee and he’d be happy to send you his transcription for the Intro, the “Wouldn’t you like to get away?” lick, and ending.
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