Guitar Chords
Gm – Cm – Eb – F – Bb – Ab – Dm
Tuning: Standard EADGBE
Capo: No Capo (or 3rd Fret for easy version)
Key: G Minor
For beginners, use a capo on the 3rd fret with these simpler shapes:
Em → Am → C → D → G
This powerful Coke Studio song by Vishal Dadlani and Sonu Kakkar has a driving, folk-rock feel with a Sufi touch. The song is in the key of G Minor and runs at approximately 150 BPM. The original chords are a mix of barre and open shapes, but the capo version makes it very accessible for beginners. The strumming pattern is D – D U – U D U — rhythmic and confident.
Strumming Pattern
For the main rhythm:
D – D U – U D U
Where:
D = Down
U = Up
This is a rhythmic, driving pattern that matches the song's folk-rock feel. Keep your strumming hand steady and confident. For a softer acoustic version, use simple downstrokes:
D – D – D – D
Intro
Gm | Cm | Eb | F | Bb | F
With capo: Em | Am | C | D | G | D
Repeat twice. Play softly and let each chord ring before starting the vocals.
Lyrics with Guitar Chords
Mukhda
[Gm] Madari-madari-madari, [Cm] madari mera tu
[Eb] Main jamura re, [F] jamura, [Bb] jamura re, [F] jamura
[Gm] Madari-madari-madari, [Cm] madari mera tu
[Eb] Main jamura re, [F] jamura, [Bb] jamura re, [F] jamura re
Chorus
[Gm] Tera damroo baaje, [Cm] baaje damroo
[Eb] Man ka mayura, [F] man ka mayura [Bb] jamke naache
[Gm] Teri vaani ke dam par, [Cm] vaani ke dam par
[Eb] Jag saara bhaage [F] aage-paachhe
Verse 1
[Cm] Tu hi dhaare muskaan ki booti [Eb]
[Eb] Chheente tu asuvan ki phuhaar [F]
[Cm] Tu hi dhaare saagar ka thaila [Eb]
[Eb] Tu hi bhare nadiyaan mein dhaar [F]
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Bridge (Punjabi Folk)
[Gm] Haaji log Makke nu jaande
[Cm] Haaji log Makke nu jaande
[Eb] Asaan te jaana takht hazaare
[F] Te jis vall yaar us vall qaaba
[Bb] Te asaan phol kitaaban chaare
[Gm] Eent khadke, dukkad vajje, [Cm] tatta hove chulha
[Eb] Aan faqeer te kha kha jaavaan, [F] raazi hove Bulla
[Gm] Eent khadke, dukkad vajje, [Cm] tatta hove chulha
[Eb] Aan faqeer te kha kha jaavaan, [F] raazi hove Bulla
Verse 2
[Cm] Teri rookhi-sookhi, sookhi-rookhi, [Eb] khaake dekha
[Eb] Har ek nivaala amrit laage [F]
[Cm] Tere rehmo-karam se, rehmo-karam se [Eb]
[Eb] Har phooti kismat uth ke bhaage [F]
[Gm] Jitna bharde khilaune mein chaabi
[Cm] Utni hai uski raftaar
[Eb] Tu chalaata hai jeevan ka mela
[F] Tu hi sune hum sabki guhaar
Final Chorus
[Gm] Madari-madari-madari, [Cm] madari mera tu
[Eb] Main jamura re, [F] jamura, [Bb] jamura re, [F] jamura
[Gm] Madari-madari-madari, [Cm] madari mera tu
[Eb] Main jamura re, [F] jamura, [Bb] jamura re
Repeat chorus until fade.
Easy Chord Progression
For absolute beginners, use a capo on the 3rd fret with these simpler open chords:
Em → Am → C → D → G
Play each chord for four beats. Focus on smooth transitions before adding the strumming pattern.
The Am and C chords are easy to play. If you're a beginner, start with Em, Am, and C, then add D and G once you're comfortable. With capo on the 3rd fret, these shapes produce the same chords as the original (Gm, Cm, Eb, F, Bb).
Guitar Tip
Madari is a powerful Sufi-folk song about surrender, devotion, and the divine puppeteer. The music reflects the lyrics — driving, rhythmic, and full of folk energy. To capture this feel:
- Mukhda: Steady downstrokes with momentum, let the chords ring
- Chorus: Stronger strumming with energy and conviction
- Bridge: Lighter strumming, almost conversational
Use a clean acoustic tone. No effects needed. This song sounds best with a natural, unprocessed guitar sound.
For maximum folk feel, try adding a slight palm mute on the verses to give it a more percussive, rhythmic quality. The song has a dhol-like quality, so keep the strumming steady and confident.
If you're finding it hard to get a clean sound on these chords, your guitar's action might be too high. Check out our guide to the Best Acoustic Guitars for Beginners — we've picked models that are much easier on your fingers.
Difficulty
Intermediate – The original chords (Gm, Cm, Eb, F, Bb) are all barre chords, which may challenge beginners. The capo version with Em, Am, C, D, and G is much more accessible. The main challenge is maintaining the driving, folk-rock rhythm throughout the song.
❓ FAQ
What chords are used in Madari?
The song uses seven main chords: Gm, Cm, Eb, F, Bb, Ab, and Dm. Beginners can use a capo on the 3rd fret with Em, Am, C, D, and G shapes.
Is Madari easy to play on guitar?
It's intermediate level. The chord progression is simple but the original version uses barre chords. The capo version is much easier for beginners.
What is the strumming pattern for Madari?
The main pattern is D – D U – U D U. For a softer feel, use slow downstrokes: D – D – D – D.
Do I need a capo for Madari?
No capo is needed for the original key (G Minor). For an easier version, use a capo on the 3rd fret with Em, Am, C, D, and G shapes.
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