By Lata Mangeshkar
Introduction:
“Nadiya Kinare Herai,” sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, is a beautiful and evocative song depicting the innocent anxieties and joys of young love. The chord progression is relatively simple, making it accessible to a range of guitarists.
Guitar Chords for Nadiya Kinare Herai:
This arrangement uses G#m (G sharp minor), C# (C sharp major), G# (G sharp major), F# (F sharp major), and B (B major). These chords present a slight challenge due to the sharps, but with practice are quite manageable.
(Verse 1)
[G#m] [C#] [G#m]
Nadiya kinare herai aayi kangna
[G#m] [C#] [G#m]
Nadiya kinare herai aayi kangna
[G#] [C#] [G#] [C#]
Aise ulajh gaye anaadi sajna
[G#] [C#] [G#] [C#]
Aise ulajh gaye anaadi sajna
[B] [G#m] [C#] [G#m]
Nadiya kinare herai aayi kangna
[G#m] [C#] [G#m]
Nadiya kinare herai aayi kangna
(Verse 2)
[G#m] [F#] [G#m]
Kaahe panghat uparrrrrr
[G#m] [F#] [C#]
Gayi thi chal ke akeli
[G#m] [F#] [G#m] [B]
Maare hans hans tana
[G#m] [F#] [G#m]
saari sakhiyan saheli
[G#] [C#] [G#] [C#]
Gori aur jao na maano kehna
[G#] [C#] [G#] [C#]
Gori aur jao na maano kehna
[B] [G#m] [C#] [G#m]
Nadiya kinare herai aayi kangna
[B] [G#m] [C#] [G#m]
Nadiya kinare herai aayi kangna
(Verse 3)
[C#] [G#m] [C#]
Ab khadi khadi sochoon
[C#] [G#m] [C#]
Khadi khadi sochoon
[G#m] [F#] [G#m]
Dekhihen saasu nanadiya
[G#m] [F#] [C#]
Tab ka kariho bahana..
[G#m] [F#] [G#m]
Ab to sooni kalaayi
[G#m] [F#] [C#]
Lai ke chori chori jaana
[G#] [C#] [G#] [C#]
Bhaari pada re piya se milna
[G#] [C#] [G#] [C#]
Bhaari pada re piya se milna
[B] [G#m] [C#] [G#m]
Nadiya kinare herai aayi kangna
[B] [G#m] [C#] [G#m]
Nadiya kinare herai aayi kangna
Tips for Playing Nadiya Kinare Herai on Guitar:
- Sharped Chords: Focus on getting comfortable with the finger positions for G#m, C#, G#, F#, and B. Practice switching smoothly between these chords. This will require dedicated practice.
- Rhythmic Accuracy: Pay close attention to the rhythm. This song has a flowing feel, so strive for consistency in your strumming or fingerpicking.
- Dynamic Variation: While the song is generally gentle, experiment with subtle variations in volume and strumming intensity to enhance the emotional impact.
Conclusion:
“Nadiya Kinare Herai” is a charming song with a moderately challenging chord progression. Mastering it will demonstrate skill in handling the sharps and the transitions between them. The melodious tune and evocative lyrics make it a rewarding experience for guitarists of intermediate skill levels.
