By Javed Bashir and Shreya Ghoshal
Introduction:
“O Rangrez,” beautifully rendered by Javed Bashir and Shreya Ghoshal, is a captivating song that uses vivid imagery to portray the immersive nature of love. The chord structure, while incorporating a few less common progressions, is manageable for intermediate guitarists.
Guitar Chords for O Rangrez:
This arrangement uses F (F major), C (C major), A# (A sharp major), Gm (G minor), and Cm (C minor). While the sharps might pose a small challenge, the overall progression is relatively straightforward once the finger positions are mastered.
(Verse 1)
[F] O rang [C] rez.. [F]
[F] O rang [C] rez tere [A#] rang dari [F] ya me
[F] O rang [C] rez tere [A#] rang dari [F] ya me
[Gm] Doobna hai [A#] bas tera [C] ban ke
Haaye [A#] nahi reh [C] na dooja [F] ban ke
(Verse 2)
[F] Ek bhi [C] saans [A#] alag nahi [F] leni
[F] Ek bhi [C] saans [A#] alag nahi [F] leni
[Gm] Khench lena [A#] praan is [C] tan ke
Haaye [A#] nahi reh [C] na duja [F] banke
(Verse 3)
[F] Apne hi [C] rang me muzko [A#] rang de
[F] Dhime Dhime [C] rang me muzko [A#] rang de
[F] Saundhe saundhe [C] rang me muzko [A#] rang de
[C] Rang dena, rang dena, rang de [F] na..
(Verse 4)
[Gm] Ghunghru hai [Cm] tu mai to hoon paanv piya
[Gm] Chanana na [F] na
[Gm] Peepal [Cm] tu, mai to hoon chhanv piya
[Gm] Tabhi hoon ma [F] gan
(Verse 5)
[Cm] Ho..Naino me base khwaab tere [F] lehraaye
[F] Jhalke chhalke chhalke re
[F] Bar se halke halke
[F] Apne hi [C] rang me
(Verse 6)
[F] Apne hi [C] rang me muzko [A#] rang de
[F] Dhime Dhime [C] rang me muzko [A#] rang de
[F] Saundhe saundhe [C] rang me muzko [A#] rang de
[C] Rang dena, rang dena, rang de [F] na..
(Verse 7)
[Gm] Mala me [Cm] aa tujhko piro loon
Tujhe [Gm] pehnu sa [F] jan
[Gm] Hothon me [Cm] aa sargam sa bolun
Tujhe [Gm] rat doon sa [F] jan
(Verse 8)
[Cm] Sajan tees mere pees de [F] mujhme hi
[F] Ghul ja, mil ja, mil ja sajana
[F] Pighal ke mil ja, mil ja..
[F] Apne hi [C] rang me.. hooo..
(Outro)
[F] Apne hi [C] rang me muzko [A#] rang de
[F] Dhime Dhime [C] rang me muzko [A#] rang de
[F] Saundhe saundhe [C] rang me muzko [A#] rang de
[C] Rang dena, rang dena, rang de [F] na..
Tips for Playing O Rangrez on Guitar:
- Sharp Chords: Practice the finger positions for F, C, A#, Gm, and Cm until you can transition smoothly between them.
- Rhythmic Feel: Pay attention to the song’s rhythm. Experiment with different strumming patterns to find what best matches the song’s mood.
- Dynamic Range: Use variations in strumming intensity to emphasize certain phrases and create dynamic interest.
Conclusion:
“O Rangrez” presents a more intricate chord progression than some previous examples, but the rewards of mastering this song are significant. Its beautiful melody and evocative lyrics make it a rewarding piece for intermediate guitarists.
