By Piyush Mishra
Introduction:
“Husna,” by Piyush Mishra, is a poignant song that transcends geographical boundaries, exploring themes of love, longing, and shared human experience despite political divisions. The song’s melancholic beauty is enhanced by its unique chord progression.
Guitar Chords for Husna:
This arrangement uses Bm (B minor), B (B major), F# (F-sharp major), G (G major), and Bm6 (B minor 6th). The mix of minor and major chords subtly mirrors the bittersweet emotions expressed in the lyrics.
(Verse 1)
[Bm] [Bm]
Lahore ke uss Pehle jile ke
[Bm] [B]
Do pargana mein pahunche
[Bm] [Bm]
Resham gali ki Dooje kuche ke
[Bm] [B]
Chauthe makaan mein pahunche
[Bm] [Bm] [Bm]
Aur kehte hai jisko Dooja mulk uss
[Bm] [F#]
Pakistan mein pahunche
[Bm] [Bm]
Likhta hun khat mein Hindustan se
[Bm6] [B]
Pehlu e Husna mein pahunche
[B] [Bm]
O Husna
(Verse 2)
[Bm] [G]
Main to hun baitha O Husna meri
[Bm] [B]
Yaadon purani mein khoya
[Bm] [G]
Pal pal ko ginta Pal pal ko chunta
[Bm] [Bm6] [B]
Beeti kahani mein khoya
[Bm] [Bm]
Patte jab jhadte Hindustan mein
[Bm] [B]
Yaadien tumhari ye bolein
[Bm] [Bm]
Hota ujala, Hindustan mein,
[Bm] [B]
batein tumhari ye bolein
[Bm] [G]
O Husnaa meri yeh to batado
[Bm] [Bm]
Hota hai aisa kya Uss gulistan mein
[Bm] [Bm6] [B]
Rehti ho nanhee kabutar see gum tum jahaan
[Bm]
O Husna
(Verse 3)
[Bm6]
Patte kya jhadte hain Pakistan mein
[Bm6] [B]
Vaise hi jaise jhadte yahaan
[Bm]
O Husna
[Bm6]
Hota ujala kya vaisa hi hai
[Bm6] [B]
Jaisa hota Hindustan mein haan
[Bm]
O Husna
(Verse 4)
[Bm] [Bm]
Woh heeron ke ranjhe Ke nagmein mujhko
[Bm] [B]
Ab tak aa aake sataien
[Bm] [Bm]
Woh Bulley Shah ki Takriro ki,
[Bm] [B]
jheene jheene saaye
[Bm] [G]
Woh Id ki iddi Lambi namazey
[Bm] [Bm]
Seyvaiyon ki jhaale
[Bm] [G]
Woh Diwali key diye sang mein
[Bm] [Bm]
Baisakhi ke badal
[Bm]
Holi ki woh lakdi jinmein
[Bm] [B]
Sang sang aanch lagai
[Bm] [Bm]
Lohdi ka woh dhuan jis mein
[Bm] [B]
Dhadkhan hai sulgai
[Bm] [G]
O Husna meri ye toh batado
[Bm] [Bm]
Lohdi ka dhuan kya ab bhi nikalta hai
[Bm] [Bm6] [B]
Jaisa nilkalta tha uss daur mein vahaan
[Bm]
O Husna
(Verse 5)
[Bm6] [Bm6]
Ke heeron ke ranjhon ke Nagmein kya ab bhi
[Bm] [B]
Sune jaate hai haan vahaan
[Bm]
O Husna
[Bm6] [Bm6]
Aur rota hai raaton mein Pakistan kya vaise hi
[Bm] [B]
jaise Hindustan
[Bm]
O Husna
Tips for Playing Husna on Guitar:
- Minor Chords: Practice the Bm and Bm6 chords thoroughly; clean execution is crucial especially with the frequent Bm to Bm6 transitions .
- Chord Progressions: Pay special focus to the chord transitions. Smooth changes are key to presenting a unified and emotive melodic flow.
- Strumming Patterns: Experiment with various strumming patterns, adapting your strumming to suit both the verses more emotionally charged lines.
- Dynamics: Utilize dynamics to fully convey the rich emotional nuances of the song. A light touch in some sections versus a more resolute strumming at other points could effectively showcase the ebb and flow of the lyrics.
Conclusion:
“Husna” is a thoughtful and complex song, but its thoughtful chord progression makes it appealing to intermediate players. Mastering the transitions and applying dynamic variations will allow you to showcase the song’s evocative story.
