By Arijit Singh
Introduction:
“Hamari Adhuri Kahani,” exquisitely sung by Arijit Singh, is a soulful melody capturing the poignant essence of an incomplete love story. The song’s gentle yet emotive quality is beautifully reflected in its chord progression.
Guitar Chords for Hamari Adhuri Kahani:
This arrangement uses C (C major), F (F major), Am (A minor), G (G major), Bb (B-flat major), Em (E minor), and Dm (D minor). The blend of major and minor chords skillfully mirrors the bittersweet emotions of the song.
(Verse 1)
[C] Paas aaye…
Dooriyaan phir bhi kam naa [F] hui
Ek [C] adhuri si [Am] hamari kahani [F] rahi
[F] Aasmaan ko zameen, ye zaroori nahi
[G] Jaa mile… jaa [C] mile…
Ishq [F] saccha wahi
Jisko milti nahi manzil [G] le, manzil [C] le
(Verse 2)
[C] Rang the, noor tha
Jab [F] kareeb tu tha
Ek [G] jannat sa tha, yeh [C] jahaan [E]
Waqt ki [C] ret pe kuch [F] mere naam sa
Likh ke [Bb] chhod gaya tu [C] kahaan
(Chorus)
[Am] Hamari adhuri [F] kahani…
[G] Hamari adhuri [C] kahani…
(Verse 3)
[C] Khushbuo[Em] se teri yuhi takra [F] gaye
[Dm] Chalte chalte [G] dekho na
Hum kahaan aa [C] gaye
(Verse 4)
[C] Jannatein agar yahin
Tu [F] dikhe kyon nahin
Chaand [G] suraj sabhi [C] hai yaha [E] aan
Intezar [C] tera sadiyon [F] se kar raha
Pyaasi [Bb] baithi hai kab se [C] yahaan
(Chorus)
[Am] Hamari adhuri [F] kahani…
[G] Hamari adhuri [C] kahani…
(Verse 5)
[C] Pyas ka [Em] ye safar khatam ho jaye [F] ga
[Dm] Kuch adhurasa [G] jo tha pura ho [C] jayega
(Verse 6)
[C] Jhuk gaya aasmaan
[F] Mill gaye do jahaan
Har [G] taraf hai milan ka [C] samaa [E]
Doliya [C] hain saji, [F] khushbuein har kahin
Padhne [Bb] aaya Khuda khud [C] yahaan…
(Chorus)
[Am] Hamari adhuri [F] kahani…
[G] Hamari adhuri [C] kahani…
Tips for Playing Hamari Adhuri Kahani on Guitar:
- Chord Transitions: Practice smooth transitions between the chords. Focus on clean changes to create a polished sound. The song’s beauty lies partly in its seamless transitions.
- Strumming Patterns: Experiment with various strumming patterns. A gentle, flowing approach works best for this emotionally charged song.
- Dynamics: Use variations in volume to emphasize the emotional nuances of the lyrics. Softer strumming during verses, building slightly to the chorus, is highly effective.
Conclusion:
“Hamari Adhuri Kahani” is a beautiful and emotionally resonant song to play on guitar. While some chord changes require practice, the result will reward you with a deeply expressive performance of this touching melody.
