By Kishore Kumar
Introduction:
“Mere Mehboob,” immortalized by the legendary Kishore Kumar, is a timeless romantic song expressing both love and the pain of rejection. The haunting melody and powerful lyrics create a deeply emotional experience. This arrangement provides basic chords to capture the song’s essence.
Guitar Chords for Mere Mehboob:
This arrangement utilizes B minor (Bm), A major (A), E minor (Em), F# minor (F#m), G major (G), and D major (D). The song also features instrumental sections and a solo, indicated below
(Chorus 1)
[#Bm] [#A]
Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi
[#Em] [#F#m] [#G] [#A] [#Bm]
Aaj Rusva Teri Galiyon Mein Mohabbat Hogi
[#Bm] [#A]
Meri Nazrein To Gila Karti Hain
[#Em] [#F#m] [#G] [#A] [#Bm]
Tere Dil Ko Bhi Sanam Tujhse Shikayat Hogi
[#Bm] [#Em] N.C.
Mere Mehboob… Bass riff
(Instrumental)
[#A] [#Bm] [#A] [#Bm] [#A] [#G] [#F#] [#Em]
[#A] [#Bm] [#A] [#Bm] [#A] [#G] [#F#] [#Em] [#A] [#Bm]
(Verse 1)
N.C. [#A] [#Bm]
Mere Sanam Ke Dar Se Agar
[#Bm]
Baad-E-Saba Ho Tera Guzar
[#Em] [#F#m] [#Bm]
Kehna Sitamgar Kuchh Hai Khabar
[#D] [#A] [#Em] [#Bm] [#F#m] [#A] [#Bm]
Tera Naam Liya Jab Tak Bhi Jiya Ae Shama Tera Parwana
(Chorus 2)
N.C. [#Bm] [#A]
Jisse Ab Tak Tujhe Nafrat Hogi
[#F#] [#Em] [#F#m] [#G] [#A] [#Bm]
Aaj Rusva Teri Galiyon Mein Mohabbat Hogi
[#Bm] [#A]
Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi
[#Em] [#F#m] [#G] [#A] [#Bm]
Aaj Rusva Teri Galiyon Mein Mohabbat Hogi
[#Bm] [#E] [#A] [#Bm]
Mere Mehboob…
(Verse 2)
N.C. [#A] [#Bm]
Teri Gali Maein Aata Sanam
[#Bm]
Nagma Wafa Ka Gaata Sanam
[#Em] [#F#m] [#Bm]
Tujhse Suna Na Jaata Sanam
[#D] [#A] [#Em] [#Bm] [#F#m] [#A] [#Bm]
Phir Aaj Idhar Aaya Hoon Magar Yeh Kehne Maein Deewana
(Chorus 3)
N.C. [#A]
Khatm Bas Aaj Yeh Vehshat Hogi
[#F#] [#Em] [#F#m] [#G] [#A] [#Bm]
Aaj Rusva Teri Galiyon Mein Mohabbat Hogi
[#Bm] [#A]
Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi
[#Em] [#F#m] [#G] [#A] [#Bm]
Aaj Rusva Teri Galiyon Mein Mohabbat Hogi
[#Bm] [#E]
Mere Mehboob…
(Instrumental)
[#A] [#Bm] [#A] [#Bm] [#A] [#G] [#F#] [#Em] x2
[#A] N.C.
(Solo)
[#A]
[#G] [#A] [#Bm] [#Bm] x3
[#Bm]
Tips for Playing Mere Mehboob on Guitar:
- Chord Changes: Focus on creating smooth transitions between chords. The essence of this song highly relies on fluid and precise chord changes.
- Strumming Pattern: Experiment with varied strumming patterns to match the song’s emotional shifts. A consistent strumming pattern is suitable but you can also vary it to reflect the musical dynamics.
- Tempo: Maintain a moderate tempo, allowing the song’s emotional depth to unfold slowly.
- Dynamics: Mastering dynamics through variations in the loudness of your strumming adds a further layer of depth to your interpretation. Adding a lighter touch during the more sentimental moments will create powerful contrasts.
Conclusion:
“Mere Mehboob” is a classic for a reason. Its beauty lies not only in its haunting melody but also in its emotional depth. By mastering the chord progression and strumming techniques, and attention to the song’s dynamics, you can deliver a performance that accurately reflects the song’s timeless appeal.
