Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya – Guitar Chords | Jagjit Singh
Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya is one of the most loved ghazals by Jagjit Singh. The soulful melody, poetic lyrics and gentle composition make it a beautiful song to play on acoustic guitar.
The song works especially well with fingerpicking or soft strumming, making it a great choice for guitar players who enjoy Hindi ghazals.
Song Information
Song: Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya
Singer: Jagjit Singh
Lyrics: Nida Fazli
Music: Jagjit Singh
Language: Hindi / Urdu
Genre: Ghazal
Guitar Chords
C – Am – F – G – Em
Tuning: Standard EADGBE
Capo: Not required
For an easier version, most of the song can be played with:
C → Am → F → G
Strumming Pattern
Because this is a ghazal, keep the rhythm gentle.
Recommended Pattern:
D – D U – U D U
Where:
D = Down
U = Up
For a more authentic acoustic arrangement, try fingerpicking instead of continuous strumming.
Intro
Start with:
C | Am | F | G
Repeat twice.
Play slowly and allow the chords to ring.
Lyrics with Guitar Chords
Mukhda
[C] Hoshwalon ko khabar kya
[Am] Bekhudi kya cheez hai
[C] Hoshwalon ko khabar kya
[Am] Bekhudi kya cheez hai
[F] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[G] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[Em] Zindagi kya [Am] cheez hai
[C] Hoshwalon ko khabar kya
[G] Bekhudi kya cheez hai
Antara 1
[Am] Unse nazrein kya mili
[F] Roshan fizayein ho gayi
[Am] Unse nazrein kya mili
[F] Roshan fizayein ho gayi
[C] Aaj jaana pyaar ki
[G] Jaadugari kya cheez hai
[C] Aaj jaana pyaar ki
[G] Jaadugari kya cheez hai
[Am] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[F] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[G] Zindagi kya [C] cheez hai
Mukhda
[C] Hoshwalon ko khabar kya
[Am] Bekhudi kya cheez hai
[C] Hoshwalon ko khabar kya
[Am] Bekhudi kya cheez hai
[F] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[G] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[Em] Zindagi kya [Am] cheez hai
Antara 2
[Am] Khulti zulfon ne sikhayi
[F] Mausamon ko shayari
[Am] Khulti zulfon ne sikhayi
[F] Mausamon ko shayari
[C] Jhukti aankhon ne sikhaya
[G] Maikashi kya cheez hai
[C] Jhukti aankhon ne sikhaya
[G] Maikashi kya cheez hai
[Am] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[F] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[G] Zindagi kya [C] cheez hai
Antara 3
[Am] Hum labon se keh na paaye
[F] Unse haal-e-dil kabhi
[Am] Hum labon se keh na paaye
[F] Unse haal-e-dil kabhi
[C] Aur woh samjhe nahi
[G] Yeh khamoshi kya cheez hai
[C] Aur woh samjhe nahi
[G] Yeh khamoshi kya cheez hai
[Am] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[F] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[G] Zindagi kya [C] cheez hai
Final Mukhda
[C] Hoshwalon ko khabar kya
[Am] Bekhudi kya cheez hai
[F] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[G] Ishq kijiye phir samajhiye
[Em] Zindagi kya [Am] cheez hai
[C] Hoshwalon ko khabar kya
[G] Bekhudi kya cheez hai
Let the final C chord ring.
Easy Chord Progression
For beginners, start with:
C → Am → F → G
Practice:
C | Am | F | G
Play each chord slowly and focus on smooth transitions.
Once you're comfortable, add Em to create more variation.
If F major is difficult, use an easier F chord shape while learning.
Guitar Tip
Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya sounds beautiful when played with fingerpicking.
Try:
Intro: Fingerpicking
Mukhda: Soft strumming
Antaras: Fingerpicking or very light D-DU pattern
“Ishq kijiye”: Slightly stronger strumming
Ending: Slow downstrokes
The song should feel relaxed and spacious. Let the chords ring rather than muting them immediately.
Difficulty
Beginner / Intermediate
The basic chords are easy to learn. The real challenge is capturing the slow, expressive feel of the ghazal.
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