Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
The soulful melody of “Love Me Thoda Aur” from the 2014 Bollywood film “Yaariyan” has captivated music lovers for years. Sung by the mellifluous voice of Arijit Singh, the song’s romantic lyrics and Pritam’s enchanting composition make it a timeless classic. If you’re a beginner guitarist eager to learn this beautiful song, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the chords, strumming pattern, and tips for mastering this popular track.
Chords and Strumming Pattern
The chords for “Love Me Thoda Aur” are relatively simple, making it an excellent choice for novice guitarists. The song primarily revolves around four chords: G, C, D, and Em. Here’s a breakdown of the
Chords
(G) Shayaron se lafz leke
(D) Thode se udhaar
(G) Bolna ye chahta hoon
(Am) Dil se tumko yaar
(G) Ho raha tha, ho gaya hai
(D) Halka sa khumar
Koi (G) naa raha hai
(D) Dil pe apne (Am) zor
Love me thoda (G) aur
Let me tell you tonight
When the stars are (D) shining bright
Love me thoda (G) aur
Just take my hand in your hand
And then don’t you (D) let it go
Love me thoda (G) aur
All I need is the time
When I promise that (D) you’ll be mine
Love me (G) thoda aur
With you by my side
I know (D) I’ll be fine
(G) (Em) (G) (C)
(G) (Em) (G) (C)
(G) Teri baaton ki
(Em) Pyaari si, meethi si khushboo
Main (C) leke saath (Am) mein
(G) Muskuraata sa
(Em) Neendon se, khwaabon se milta hoon
Main (C) to raat (Am) mein
Yeh (C) adaa hai nayi
Yeh (Am) adaa aa gayi
(G) Tu jo mila, kabhi (Am) na kiya tha
(D) Khud pe itna (Am) gaur
Love me thoda (G) aur
Let me tell you tonight
When the stars are (D) shining bright
Love me thoda (G) aur
Just take my hand in your hand
And then don’t you (D) let it go
Love me thoda (G) aur
All I need is the time
When I promise that (D) you’ll be mine
Love me thoda (G) aur
With you by my side
I know (D) I’ll be fine
(G) (Em) (C) (G)
(G) (Em) (C) (G)
(G) Tum ho ya na ho
(Em) Lagta hai jaise ki ab tum
Hi to (C) ho Har (Am) ghadi ho
(G) Milta tumse hoon
(Em) Jitna main utni hi
Milne ki (C) wajah hai (Am) badhi
Milne (C) ki koshishein
Pyaar (Am) ki khwaahishein
(G) Hoti rahe tujhe (Am) dekh ke hai
(D) Saansein karti (Am) shor
Love me thoda (G) aur
Let me tell you tonight
When the stars are (D) shining bright
Love me thoda (G) aur
Just take my hand in your hand
And then don’t you (D) let it go
Love me thoda (G) aur
All I need is the time
When I promise that (D) you’ll be mine
Love me thoda (G) aur
With you by my side
I know (D) I’ll be fine
The strumming pattern for “Love Me Thoda Aur” is equally straightforward. You can use a simple down-strum pattern for the verses and a down-strum followed by an up-strum for the choruses.
Tips for Beginners
- Practice the chords individually: Before attempting the entire song, practice each chord transition smoothly. Focus on switching between the chords without breaking the rhythm.
- Start slowly: Begin by playing the song at a slow tempo, gradually increasing the speed as you gain confidence.
- Use a capo: If you find the chords too challenging, consider using a capo. A capo temporarily raises the pitch of the guitar, allowing you to play the same chords with easier fingerings.
- Play with a metronome: A metronome helps maintain a steady tempo and improve your timing.
- Record yourself: Recording yourself playing can help you identify areas for improvement.
