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Guitar Chords: Pehli Nazar Mein, Race by Atif Aslam

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Pehli Nazar Mein, RaceI had been getting a lot of request to post the chords of Pehli Nazar Mein from the movie Race. The only reason why I had not posted it yet was because I didn’t have the time to do it. I like to hear this song more than playing it on guitar but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t worth playing. The good thing about Atif Aslam songs are that they are usually based on open chords and so are easier for newbies. But this song has one barre chord as well. So here goes…

The strumming pattern of this song can be done in two ways: One is the traditional Papa Kehte Hai style but I don’t think it would appeal to many. So the alternative is:
| D – | D – | DDU- | DUDU |
which sounds more like original.

The basic chord pattern of this song according to me is
A – E – F#m – E
upon which the whole song seems to be developed.

Chords in the song

The usual A, E and F#m (222442) only. No more!

If the F#m chord is modified slightly to get (224422), you get the most important chord of the song Kholo Kholo from Taare Zameen Par. I love to locate connections! :)

Before delving into the chords there is a riff played in the background which needs to be mentioned.

E-------------------------------------
B---10-----9----9---7------7---9---10-
G---11----------9---7------7---9---11-
D-------11----------------------------
A-------------------------------------
E-------------------------------------

Practice the above riff to make it sound perfect. This is played most of the time and also in the absence of vocals.

MUKHDA

(A)Pehli Na(E)zar Mein … kaisa (F#m)jaado kar di(E)ya …

(A)tera ban(E)baitha hai me(F#m)ra jiya(E) …

(A)jaane kya(E)hoga kya (F#m)hoga kya pa(E)ta …

(A)is pal ko (E)mil ke aa jee (F#m)le zara(E) …


(A)main hoon ya(E)han … (A)tu hai ya(E)han

meri (F#m)bahon me (E)aa … aa bhi (E)ja …


(A)O jaan-e-(E)jaan … (A)dono ja(E)han

meri (F#m)bahon me (E)aa … bhool (E)ja …

(A)O jaan-e-(E)jaan … (A)dono ja(E)han

meri (F#m)bahon me (E)aa … bhool (E)ja … aa ha haa


Play the riff here

Baby I Love you … Baby I Love you … Baby I Love you … Baby I Love you so more

Baby I Love you … Oh I Love you … I Love you … I love you so …

Baby I Love you …
Stop the riff and play the basic chord pattern mentioned above.


ANTRA 1

(A)har dua me (E)shamil tera (F#m)pyar hai(E)

(A)bin tere (E)lamha bhi dush(F#m)war hai (E)…

(A)dhadkano ko (E)tujhse hi dar(F#m)kar hai(E)

tujhse hai (A)raahatein … tujhse hai (E)chaahatein …


(A)har dua me (E)shamil tera (F#m)pyar hai(E)

(A)bin tere (E)lamha bhi dush(F#m)war hai (E)…

(A)dhadkano ko (E)tujhse hi dar(F#m)kar hai(E)

tujhse hai (A)raahatein … tujhse hai (E)chaahatein …


(A)tu jo mi(E)li … (A)ek din mu(E)jhe

main ka(F#m)hin ho ga(E)ya lapa(F#m)ta …


(A)O jaan-e-(E)jaan … (A)dono ja(E)han

meri (F#m)bahon me (E)aa … bhool (E)ja aa ha haa…

(A)O jaan-e-(E)jaan … (A)dono ja(E)han

meri (F#m)bahon me (E)aa … bhool (E)ja aa ha aaa…


ANTRA 2 similar to ANTRA 1

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29 Comments so far what's your take?

  1. DARRYL FERDINANDS Says May 13, 2008 8:39 pm

    Dude the chords n especially the riff is cool.good going chap

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  2. kaylash Says June 15, 2008 6:33 pm

    Hi Abhi,

    I checked your chords. You have got them correct but the order is not. I think and this is how I play this song:

    Pehli nazar mein tune kaisa jadu kiya
    F#m E C#m D

    Tera ban baitha hein mera jiya
    F#m E C#m Bm

    check this out and let me know and i will give you the whole thing.

    Cheers Bro.

    Kay

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  3. Abhinav Says June 15, 2008 8:19 pm

    Hi Kaylash! Thanx for reviewing my chords…

    I tried your chord sequence as well but I don’t think they are correct. If you listen to the song closely you will realize that same chords are played at the end of the first two lines. But you have suggested D and Bm. Moreover they do not fit according to me. The place where you have suggested C#m has to be F#m coz it sounds more appropriate. Try it out again and tell me…

    Here’s a hint… try to play the chords along with that part of the song where the “Baby I Love You…” line ends.. then you will quickly realize it!

    Enjoy!

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  4. akash Says January 30th, 2009 4:34 pm

    thanx abhinav for all ur chords and tabs. actualy i m a learner. i usually face problems in strumming part while playing songs. can u tell me how to catch strumming patterns or can u send me some patterns that i can use in songs..
    thanx

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  5. Passion Says April 30th, 2009 12:45 pm

    Abhinav… the root chord “A” is correct and works fine with progression you’ve suggested. One can make changes here and there to the progression chords depending on how you strum but the root chord A and progression to E F#m and E are logical for most of the song. Well thats just my opinion based on playing both guitar and keyboards for over 15 years. Those suggesting F#m and Em probably need to tune their guitars …. or ears… :-P

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  6. Abhinav Says May 1st, 2009 12:39 pm

    I feel really happy when someone as experienced as you verifies my chords! I tend to go more by the ear than any formal training coz I am also learning as everybody else here.

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  7. Sandeep Says January 10th, 2010 9:26 am

    @passion root chord is “F#m” and not “A”. And the song has other chords like C#m, Bm. Its really hard to decipher because every combo sounds appropriate. You finally end up thinking that you’re right and others suggestions are wrong!

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  • Sohail Says June 22, 2008 11:29 pm

    Hi im a learner. Can anyone please tell me how to play the riff..

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  • Vernon Says July 12, 2008 5:38 pm

    E—-9——–7—-4–4/5—5—5—7—-8–
    B—10—-9—9—-5–5/7—7—7—9—10–
    G———————————————
    D———————————————
    A———————————————
    E———————————————-

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  • Vernon Says July 12, 2008 5:44 pm

    It dint submit correctly the first time around,

    E—-9——–-7—-4–4/5—5—-5—7—-8–
    B—10—-9—9—-5–5/7—7—-7—9—10–
    G——————————————————–
    D——————————————————–
    A——————————————————–
    E——————————————————–

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  • iloveabhinavsonkar Says July 16, 2008 5:28 pm

    hey i m a big fan of u …………cud u tell me a very easy bollywood song for beginners???

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  • dhruv rajpal Says July 19, 2008 7:45 pm

    hey abhinav
    what is the rythem of the song

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  • sauhrid Says July 26, 2008 11:55 am

    THANX

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  • Nikhil Says August 14, 2008 9:45 pm

    Hello Abhinav,
    I came across this website and found it very interesting.
    I know how to play chords, however, I do not understand the following language, could you please help me understand…
    E—-9——–-7—-4–4/5—5—-5—7—-8–
    B—10—-9—9—-5–5/7—7—-7—9—10–
    G——————————————————–
    D——————————————————–
    A——————————————————–
    E——————————————————–

    Thanks you

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  • JOHN Says August 17, 2008 7:49 pm

    hey everythings fine…but can u guys tell beginners like me what do these no.s mean and explain the rhythm better…thanx guys

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  • Chetan Says September 11, 2008 5:35 am

    Good effort there but unfortunately the chords are not completely accurate. Here are the correct chords:

    The verse (mukhda) chords are F#m, Em, C#m, D
    The chorus chords are A, E, F#m, D
    The bridge (antra) chords are A, E, C#m, D

    Hope that helps!

    Chetan

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  • Chetan Says September 11, 2008 5:41 am

    Sorry for the second post, but Kaylash’s post above is correct for the verse (mukhda). Forgot to add Bm.

    Chetan

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  • Abhi Says September 26, 2008 6:42 am

    hi! i had a look at your riff but it doesn’t sound right so could you please have a look at it and tell me if it is wrong?

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  • Angshuman Says November 21, 2008 9:37 am

    Hi Abhi,
    I’ve played the chord. I think it is perfect for this song. Thank you very much for this blog. Keep it on.

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  • ADITYA SALVI Says March 7, 2009 12:10 am

    hey bro,
    i would like u to add this song in ur song chords list for others to play
    SONIYO-Raaz

    A F#m
    SOniyo O soniyo
    D A
    Tumhein Dekhta hoon to sochta hoon bas yehi
    A F#m
    Tum jo mera saath do
    D
    Sare gum bhola ke
    A
    Jee lu muskuraake zindagi

    A
    Tu dede mera saath tham le haath
    F#m
    Chahe jo bhi ho baat
    D E A
    Tu bas de de mera saath

    A
    Tujh mein hi dekha hai
    F#m
    Maine Manzil Ko
    D E7 A
    tujh mein dhadkan mili is dil ko

    D A F#m
    Bin tere kadmon tale
    D
    Raahe nahi hai tujhe mein kahi hai
    E A
    Meri zameen
    A
    Tu dede mera saath tham le haath
    F#m
    Chahe jo bhi ho baat
    D E A
    Tu bas de de mera saath

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  • shiwani Says March 13, 2009 12:15 am

    handsome dude……………wish u avery happy b’day…………may u rule the world……there are some beautiful lines 4 u…tamna karo jin khusiyo ki vo khushiya tumhare kadmo mein ho…..kuda thume vo hakikat mein de.jo socha tumne sapne mein ho.luv u alot ……………..i really wanna meet u…………..

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  • shiwani Says March 13, 2009 12:16 am

    luv u alot……………………atif aslam.plz visit our city …..jalandhar also…its arequest…………

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  • sha... Says April 10, 2009 2:19 pm

    ur video roks …n was of gr8 help… plz b humble 2 upld sme mre vids…
    thnx

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  • Abhinav Says April 12th, 2009 12:33 am

    I will be uploading more videos as and when time permits. Keep watching!

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  • sha... Says April 12th, 2009 10:14 am

    hmm thnx 4 it…. jus 1 mre request btr f u upld kabhi kabhi aditi sooner cause it wuld b a gr8 help as we gotta prep dat 4 skool concert

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  • Rahul Aryan Says July 8, 2009 10:21 am

    Nice Job DUDE m Impressed YRRRRRRRRR

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  • Ankit Says November 18, 2009 4:04 pm

    bro mujhe latest movie kurbaan ke shukran allah gane ke chords chahiye..please aap unhe jaldi se availiable karaiye naaaaa..plssssssssss

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  • tanveer khan Says December 4, 2009 1:11 pm

    hiiii abhinave h r u
    dear frnd thanx a loat for these chords
    will u send me some guitar’s rythem pattern plz.
    and tell me which rythem is used in song(pehli nazer me kasa judu ..atif)
    and (kaise bataye kyu tujko chahe,…. atif)with rythem pattern plz
    thanks a loat

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  • Srinivas Says December 23, 2009 8:59 pm

    These chords are not exactly correct… he main rhythm is A E F#m and D.
    It goes like this..
    Pehli nazar mein tune kaisa jadu kiya
    A E F#m D

    Tera ban baitha hein mera jiya
    F#m E D

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