Global key shortcut to play next track while working in another program...

Is there a key combo that will play the next track regardless of what program you are working in? I know command arrow will do that, but itunes must have focus for that to work.
Senerio - I am working in pages and the track playing is not a favorite, can I skip to the next track without finding the itunes window?
thanks
bob

I use this free program which gives you complete control over iTunes from the OS X menu bar: http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/ipod_itunes/youcontroltunes.html

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