By Mohammed Rafi and Sushma Shreshta
Introduction:
“Kya Hua Tera Wada,” sung by the legendary Mohammed Rafi and Sushma Shreshta, is a classic heartbreak song. The melody beautifully captures the pain and betrayal felt when a promise is broken. The song’s simple yet effective chord progression makes it accessible for guitarists of all skill levels.
Guitar Chords for Kya Hua Tera Wada:
This arrangement uses F major (F), A# major (A#), C major (C), and D minor (Dm).
(Verse 1)
[F] Kya hu [A#] aa tera [F] waada
woh [A#] kasam woh [F] iraada
[F] bhulega dil jis din tumhe
Oh din [C] zindagi ka
aakhri din ho [F] ga
(Verse 2)
[F] Kya hu [A#] aa tera [F] waada
woh [A#] kasam woh [F] iraada
(Verse 3)
[F] Yaad hai [Dm] mujhko
[Dm] tune kaha tha
Tujhse [C] nahi ruthenge [F] kabhi
[F] Dil ki [Dm] tarah se
[Dm] haath mile hain
Kaise [C] bhala chutenge [F] kabhi
[F] Teri baa [C] hon mein
[A#] beeti har [C] shaam
[A#] Bewafa [C] yeh bhi kya
[A#] yaad [F] nahin
(Verse 4)
[F] Kya hu [A#] aa tera [F] waada
woh [A#] kasam woh [F] iraada
[F] bhulega dil jis din tumhe
Oh din [C] zindagi ka
aakhri din ho [F] ga
(Verse 5)
[F] O kehne [Dm] waale
[Dm] mujhko farebi
Kaun [C] farebi hai ye [F] bata
[F] Woh jisne [Dm] gham liya
[Dm] pyaar ke khatir
Ya jisne [C] pyar ko bech [F] diya
[F] Nasha dau [C] lat ka
[A#] aisa bhi [C] kya
[A#] Ke tujhe [C] kuch bhi
[A#] yaad [F] nahin
(Verse 6)
[F] Kya hu [A#] aa tera [F] waada
woh [A#] kasam woh [F] iraada
[F] bhulega dil jis din tumhe
Oh din [C] zindagi ka
aakhri din ho [F] ga
Tips for Playing Kya Hua Tera Wada on Guitar:
Chord Changes: Practice smooth transitions between the chords. Accuracy and speed are vital to this song’s rhythm.
Strumming Pattern: Use a strumming pattern that captures the song’s emotional intensity. Experiment with variations to enhance expressiveness, but maintain the song’s overall feel.
Tempo: A moderate tempo works well. Sticking close to the original song enhances the authenticity of your performance.
Dynamics: Vary the intensity of your strumming to emphasize emotional highs and lows. This adds depth to the song’s narrative and heightens the listener’s emotional involvement.
Conclusion:
“Kya Hua Tera Wada” is a powerful song that benefits from a strong performance. Perfecting the chord changes and strumming patterns will significantly impact your audience’s listening experience. The song’s emotional impact relies heavily on conveying the pain and hurt from a broken promise.
