To Phir Aao – Mustafa Zahid | Guitar Chords & Strumming Pattern

To Phir Aao is a beautiful emotional song from the 2007 Hindi film Awarapan. The song was sung by Mustafa Zahid, who also composed the music and wrote the lyrics.

The song has a melancholic melody and works particularly well on acoustic guitar.

Song Information

Song: To Phir Aao
Movie: Awarapan
Singer: Mustafa Zahid
Music: Mustafa Zahid
Lyrics: Sayeed Quadri
Year: 2007

 

Chords Used

Am – F – C – G – E

Tuning: Standard EADGBE
Capo: Not required

For a beginner-friendly version, most of the song can be played using:

Am – F – C – G

The E chord can be used to create a stronger return to Am.

Strumming Pattern

The song has a slow and emotional feel.

Try:

D – D U – U D U

Where:

D = Down
U = Up

For the opening, use slow downstrokes:

D – D – D – D

Once the vocals become stronger, move to the full pattern.

Intro

Start with:

Am | F | C | G

Repeat this progression twice.

For a more atmospheric version, pick the individual strings of each chord rather than strumming them.

Then begin the vocals.

Lyrics with Chords

Mukhda

[Am] Toh phir aao mujhko [F] sataao
[C] Toh phir aao mujhko [G] rulaao

[Am] Dil badal bane, aankhein [F] behne lagi
[C] Aahein aise uthein, [G] jaise aandhi chalein

[Am] Toh phir aao mujhko [F] sataao
[C] Toh phir aao mujhko [G] rulaao

Chorus

[Am] Aa bhi jaao, aa bhi [F] jaao
[C] Aa bhi jaao, aa bhi [G] jaao

[Am] Aa bhi jaao, aa bhi [F] jaao

[C] Ho ho ho... [G]

Verse 1

[Am] Gham le ja, tere jo bhi [F] tune diye
[C] Ya phir mujhko bata, inko [G] kaise sahein

Return to:

[Am] Toh phir aao mujhko [F] sataao
[C] Toh phir aao mujhko [G] rulaao

Chorus

[Am] Aa bhi jaao, aa bhi [F] jaao
[C] Aa bhi jaao, aa bhi [G] jaao

[Am] Aa bhi jaao, aa bhi [F] jaao

[C] Ho ho ho... [G]

Verse 2

[Am] Ab to iss manzar se
[F] Mujhko chale jaana hai

[C] Jin raahon pe mera yaar hai
[G] Unn raahon ko mujhse paana hai

Return to:

[Am] Toh phir aao mujhko [F] sataao
[C] Toh phir aao mujhko [G] rulaao

Final Chorus

[Am] Aa bhi jaao, aa bhi [F] jaao
[C] Aa bhi jaao, aa bhi [G] jaao

[Am] Aa bhi jaao, aa bhi [F] jaao

[C] Ho ho ho... [G]

Easy Chord Progression

For beginners, concentrate on these four chords:

Am → F → C → G

This progression covers most of the song.

If the F major barre chord is difficult, use an easier F chord shape until you're comfortable with it.

Alternative Progression

You can also experiment with:

Am → F → C → G → E

Use E just before returning to Am for a stronger emotional resolution.

For example:

Am | F | C | G | E | Am

Guitar Tip

The most important thing in To Phir Aao is the mood.

Don't play it too fast.

For a more emotional acoustic version, try fingerpicking the Am–F–C–G progression during the opening and verses. Switch to gentle strumming when you reach:

“Aa bhi jaao...”

This creates a nice dynamic change and makes the chorus stand out.

Suggested Difficulty

Beginner / Intermediate

The chords are simple, but getting the emotional feel of the original requires controlled strumming and smooth chord changes.

🎸 Happy playing!