By Shreya Ghoshal And Sonu Nigam
Introduction:
Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam’s “Dhire Jalna” is a beautiful song about gently embracing life’s experiences. The chord progression is simple and repetitive, making it a perfect song for beginner to intermediate guitar players.
Guitar Chords for Dheere Jalna:
This song primarily uses F, Am (A minor), C, and Dm (D minor).
(Verse 1)
[F] [Am] [F]
Dheere-Jalna, dheere-Jalna, dheere Jalna
[C]
Zindagi Ki Lau Par Jalna
[F] [Am] [F]
Dheere-dheere, dheere-dheere, dheere Jalna
[C]
Zindagi Ki Lau Par Jalna
[F]
Kaanch Ka Sapna Gal Hi Na Jaaye
[Am] [F]
Soch-Samjh Ke Aanch Rakhna
[F]
Dheere Jalna, dheere Jalna, dheere Jalna…
[F]
Dheere Jalna, dheere Jalna, dheere Jalna…
[F]
Dheere-dheere, dheere-dheere, dheere Jalna
[F]
Hona Hai Jo, Hona Hai Wo, Hone Se To Rukhta Nahin,
[C]
Aasma To Jhukta Nahin
[F] [Am] [F]
Dheere-Jalna, dheere-Jalna, dheere Jalna
[C]
Zindagi Ki Lau Par Jalna
(Verse 2)
[F] [Am] [C]
Tere Rup Ki Halki Dhoop Me
[F]
Do Hi Pal Hai… Jeene Hai
[F] [Am] [C]
Teri Aankh Me Dekh Chuka Hun
[F]
Wo Sapne Hai.. Seene Hai
[Am] [Dm] [Am] [Dm] [Am]
Aankho Me Sapno Ki Kirche Hai Chubhti Hai
[F] [Am] [F]
Dheere Jalna, dheere Jalna, dheere Jalna…
(Chorus)
Hona Hai Jo, Hona Hai Wo Hone Se To Rukhta Nahin,
Aasma To Jhukta Nahin
Socha Na Tha Zindgi Aise Phir Se Milegi
Jeene Ke Liye
Aankho Ko Pyaas Lagegee Apne Hi Aansu
Peene Ke Liye
dheere-dheere, dheere-dheere, dheere Jalna
Zindagi Ki Lau Par Jalna
Kaanch Ka Sapna Gal Hi Na Jaaye
Soch-Samjh Ke Aanch Rakhna
dheere Jalna, dheere Jalna, dheere Jalna…
Hona Hai Jo, Hona Hai Wo, Hone Se To Rukhta Nahin,
Aasma To Jhukta Nahin?
Tips for Playing Dheere Jalna on Guitar:
Chord Changes: Practice smooth and consistent transitions between the chords: F, Am, C, and Dm. The repetitive nature of the chords allows focus on developing a rhythmic feel.
Strumming Pattern: Experiment with strumming patterns; a simple down-down-up-down pattern works, but try variations to add nuance.
Finger Placement: Accurate finger placement is essential for clear and resonant chords. Practice until your finger placement is automatic.
Dynamics: Vary the intensity of your strumming to reflect the song’s emotional flow.
Conclusion:
“Dhire Jalna” is a beautiful and relatively easy song to learn on the guitar. The simplicity of the chords allows guitarists to focus on creating an emotive performance.
