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Welcome to my Sherry by The Four Seasons page where you'll find a collection of full lesson tutorials available for purchase along with several free chord sheets in .pdf format and some rhythm tips on playing each song.

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Sherry By The Four Seasons
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1. Big Girls Don't Cry

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Big Girls Don't Cry is a classic song by the American pop rock band The Four Seasons. It was released in 1962 as a single from their album "Sherry & 11 Others." The song was written by Bob Gaudio along with Bob Crewe, who was also the band's producer.

The song is a ballad that tells the story of a man who is heartbroken after his girlfriend leaves him. He tries to maintain a tough exterior by telling himself that "big girls don't cry," but ultimately admits that he's hurting and misses his love. The song's catchy melody and emotional lyrics made it a hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #2 in the UK Singles Chart.

Over the years, "Big Girls Don't Cry" has become one of the Four Seasons' signature songs and has been covered by numerous artists. It has also been featured in several movies and TV shows, including the 1984 film "The Flamingo Kid" and the hit TV show "The Sopranos."

The song was a #1 hit reaching #1 in both the US and Canada and  #13 in the UK.

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2. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You

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Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You was actually a solo single by Frankie Valli, after he left The Four Seasons. The song was released in 1967 and was written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, who were members of The Four Seasons and had previously worked with Valli on many of the group's hits.

The song was a huge success for Valli, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #3 in the UK Singles Chart. It has since become one of Valli's signature songs and a timeless classic, with its catchy melody and romantic lyrics. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, and has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows.

A radio station in Windsor On Canada played this song extensively and since those airwaves covered Detroit just across the river, helped Frankie Valli get a #2 hit with this song on both sides of the border.  

  • Drop D Tuning = No
  • Capo = No
  • Rhythm = root down up down up root up down up and repeat
  • Picking = No
  • Chords = Gm, A7,D, Dmaj7, D7, G, E7, Em, Bm, B7, C7, F, Am, A+, A+m
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3. Oh What A Night

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Oh What A Night is a popular song by The Four Seasons, released in 1975. The song was written by Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker, and it was included in the group's album "Who Loves You."

The song is an up-tempo disco track that tells the story of a romantic encounter between the singer and a woman he meets. The lyrics are catchy and playful, and the chorus features the memorable refrain, "Oh, what a night, late December back in '63."

The track was a huge commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #3 in the UK Singles Chart. It has since become one of The Four Seasons' most enduring and recognizable hits, and has been covered by numerous artists and featured in many movies and TV shows.

There was some confusion among listeners about the songs actual meaning. The reference to "late December back in '63" has been interpreted by some as a reference to a specific date or event, but it is actually meant to evoke a nostalgic feeling of a time and place in the past.

A surprise to some was the lead singer of the song wasn't Frankie Valli but instead drummer Gerry Polci.

This was The Four Seasons last #1 hit.

  • Drop D Tuning = No
  • Capo = No
  • Rhythm = it's a steady up and down shuffle with accents on various parts within the chord changes
  • Picking = No just a few riffs in the rhythm
  • Chords = C, F ,G, Dm, Am, D, Em
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4. Sherry

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Sherry was written by Bob Gaudio and became a #1 hit in several countries back in 1962. The original name was Jackie baby, then became Teri Baby and finally Sherry, after the name of Gaudio's best friend Jack Spector's daughter.

The song was included in their album "Sherry & 11 Others."

It has one of those up-tempo doo-wop feels that tells the story of a man who falls in love with a woman named Sherry. The lyrics are catchy and upbeat, with the chorus featuring the repetition of the name "Sherry" and the line, "Can you come out tonight?"

"Sherry" was a huge commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #4 in the UK Singles Chart. It was The Four Seasons' first #1 hit, and it helped to establish them as one of the most successful vocal groups of the 1960s.

The song has also been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including the 1993 film "Sleepless in Seattle."

Download the free Sherry lyrics The Four Seasons song below.

  • Drop D Tuning = No
  • Capo = 2nd fret
  • Rhythm = down down up down down up as well was root down up root up down up in the middle of the song
  • Picking = Yes but not in the original
  • Chords = G, Em, Am, D, D7, B7, E, A
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5. Walk Like A Man

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Walk Like A Man was not written by Bob Gaudio, who wrote many hits for The Four Seasons. Instead this one was written by a guy by the name of Bob Crewe, was also a co-writer on many of those hits, including this song from 1963. 

The song is an up-tempo rock and roll track that tells the story of a young man who is learning to be confident and independent. The lyrics encourage the listener to "walk like a man" and to stand up for oneself in the face of adversity.

"Walk Like a Man" was a commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #12 in the UK Singles Chart. It was The Four Seasons' third #1 hit, and it helped to solidify their status as one of the most popular and successful vocal groups of the 1960s.

The song's catchy melody and upbeat lyrics have made it a classic of the era, and it has been covered by many artists over the years. It has also been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including the hit TV show "The Sopranos."

Writter Bob Crewe at the time would not leave the studio in his attempt to get the perfect mix, in sprite a fire blazing away on the floor above. Firemen had to cut through the studio door and pull Crewe out. Now that's what I call dedication to your craft.

  • Drop D Tuning = No
  • Capo = No - but capo 3rd is original key
  • Rhythm = root down up root up down up  is the verse pattern and root  up down up root up down up is the chorus pattern
  • Picking = No
  • Chords = G, C/G, C, F, Am, Dm7
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6. Workin My Way Back To You

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Workin My Way Back To You was recorded by both The Four Seasons in 1966 and The Spinners in 1980.

The song was written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell, and it was included in the group's album "Working My Way Back to You and More Great New Hits."

The song is an up-tempo pop track that tells the story of a man who is trying to win back the love of his partner after having made mistakes in their relationship. The lyrics are introspective and heartfelt, with the chorus featuring the repetition of the line, "I'm working my way back to you, babe, with a burning love inside."

"Working My Way Back to You" was a commercial success, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #11 in the UK Singles Chart. It was one of The Four Seasons' last major hits before their popularity waned in the late 1960s.

The song has since become one of The Four Seasons' most enduring and recognizable hits, and it has been covered by many artists over the years. It has also been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including the 2005 film "The Wedding Date."

  • Drop D Tuning = No
  • Capo = No
  • Rhythm = down up stop up down up stop up
  • Picking = No
  • Chords = G, Dm, C, F, B, Am, Am/G, D7, D, D/Gb, Edim, Cm, C/G
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