By Mohammed Rafi
Introduction:
“Din Dhal Jaaye,” sung by the legendary Mohammed Rafi, is a timeless melody expressing the bittersweet pangs of lost love and the lingering regret that follows. Its simple, yet effective, chord structure makes it an accessible and enjoyable song to play on the guitar.
Guitar Chords for Din Dhal Jaaye:
This arrangement features only G (G major), C (C major), and D (D major) chords, making it particularly easy for beginners and a great song for practicing chord transitions.
(Verse 1)
[G] [C]
Din dhal jaaye, haye raat na jaaye
[G] [C]
tu to na aaye teri yaad sataye
(Verse 2)
[D] [G]
Pyar mein jinke
[D] [G]
sab jag chhoda
[D] [C]
aur hue badnaam
[D] [G]
unke hi haato
[D] [G]
haal hua yeh
[D] [C] [G]
baithe hai dil ko thaam
[G] [C]
apne kabhi the, ab hai paraye
(Verse 3)
[D] [G]
aisi hi rimzim,
[D] [G]
aise buhare
[D] [C]
aisi hi thi barsaat
[D] [G]
khud se judaa aur
[D] [G]
jag se paraye
[D] [C]
hum dono hai saath
[G] [C]
phir se woh saawan ab kyon na aaye
(Verse 4)
[D] [G]
dil ke mere
[D] [G]
paas ho itne
[D] [C]
phir bhi ho kitni door
[D] [G]
tum mujhse mein
[D] [G]
dil se pareshaan
[D] [C]
dono hai majboor
[G] [C]
aise me kisko kaun manaye
Tips for Playing Din Dhal Jaaye on Guitar:
Smooth Transitions: Practice transitioning smoothly between the G, C, and D chords. Focus on clean chord changes to create a polished sound.
Strumming Patterns: Experiment with different strumming patterns to add variety and interest. A simple down-down-up-down-up pattern works well, but feel free to improvise.
Dynamics: Use dynamics (volume variations) to enhance the emotional impact of the song. Softer strumming during verses and a slightly stronger strumming during the more emotional lines can create a nice contrast.
Tempo: Maintain a steady tempo throughout the song to ensure a consistent feel.
Conclusion:
“Din Dhal Jaaye” is a wonderful song for guitarists of all levels. Its straightforward chord structure and classic melody make it a pleasure to play and a beautiful way to connect with a piece of musical history.
