Pehli Nazar Mein - Guitar Chords Atif Aslam | Race

Song	Pehli Nazar Mein
Movie	Race (2008)
Singer	Atif Aslam
Music	Pritam
Lyrics	Sameer
Language	Hindi
Genre	Romantic / Soft Rock

Guitar Chords

F#m – D – E – C#m – Bm – A – E/G#

Tuning: Standard EADGBE
Capo: No Capo
Key: A Major / F# Minor

For beginners, use a capo on the 2nd fret with these simpler shapes:

Em → C → D → Bm → Am → G

This iconic romantic song by Atif Aslam has a gentle, melodic feel with a memorable guitar riff. The chord progression is built on barre chords in the original key, but the capo version makes it very accessible for beginners. The song runs at approximately 85 BPM.

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Strumming Pattern

For the main rhythm:

D – D – U – U – D – U

Where:
D = Down
U = Up

Keep the strumming soft and flowing. The song has a gentle, romantic feel, so avoid hitting the strings too hard. Let the chords ring naturally, especially during the mukhda. For a softer acoustic version, use simple downstrokes:

D – D – D – D

Intro

F#m | D | E | C#m | D | D

With capo: Em | C | D | Bm | C | C

Repeat twice. Play softly and let each chord ring before starting the vocals.

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Lyrics with Guitar Chords

Mukhda

[F#m] Pehli nazar mein [E] kaise jaado [D] kar diya [E]
[F#m] Tera ban baita hai [E] mera [Bm] jiya [E]
[F#m] Jaane kya hoga [E] kya hoga [D] kya pata [E]
[F#m] Is pal ko milke [E] aa jee le [Bm] zara [E]

Chorus

[A] Main hoon yahan [E]
[F#m] Tu hai yahan [D]
[A] Meri baahon mein aa [E]
[F#m] Aa bhi ja [D]

[A] O jaan-e-jaan [E]
[F#m] Dono jahan [D]
[A] Meri baahon mein aa [E]
[F#m] Bhool ja [D]

[A] O jaan-e-jaan [E]
[F#m] Dono jahan [D]
[A] Meri baahon mein aa [E]
[F#m] Bhool ja [D]

Bridge (Baby I Love You)

[Bm] Baby I love you [A]
[Bm] Baby I love you [C#m]
[D] Baby I love you [Bm] so

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Verse 1

[A] Har dua mein shaamil [Bm] tera pyaar hai [D]
[A] Bin tere lamha bhi [Bm] dushwar hai [E]
[A] Dhadkanon ko tujhse hi [Bm] darkaar hai [D]
[E] Tujhse hai raahtein [E] Tujhse hai chaahatein

[A] Har dua mein shaamil [Bm] tera pyaar hai [D]
[A] Bin tere lamha bhi [Bm] dushwar hai [E]
[A] Dhadkanon ko tujhse hi [Bm] darkaar hai [D]
[E] Tujhse hai raahtein [E] Tujhse hai chaahatein

Verse 2

[A] Tu jo mili [E] ik din [F#m] mujhe [D]
[A] Main kahin ho gaya [E] [F#m] lapata [D]

Chorus

[A] O jaan-e-jaan [E]
[F#m] Dono jahan [D]
[A] Meri baahon mein aa [E]
[F#m] Bhool ja [D]

Verse 3

[A] Kar diya deewana [Bm] dard-e-khaas ne [D]
[A] Chain cheena ishq ke [Bm] ehsaas ne [E]
[A] Bekhayali di hai teri [Bm] pyaas ne [D]
[E] Chhaya suroor hai [E] Kuch toh zaroor hai

Outro

[A] Yeh dooriyan [E] jeene na de [F#m] [D]
[A] Haal mera tujhe [E] na pata [F#m] [D]

[A] O jaan-e-jaan [E]
[F#m] Dono jahan [D]
[A] Meri baahon mein aa [E]
[F#m] Bhool ja [D]

Repeat chorus until fade.

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Easy Chord Progression

For absolute beginners, use a capo on the 2nd fret with these simpler open chords:

Em → C → D → Bm → Am → G

Play each chord for four beats. Focus on smooth transitions before adding the strumming pattern.

The Bm chord may be difficult for beginners. If you're not comfortable with barre chords, use an easier Bm shape or substitute with D. With capo on the 2nd fret, these shapes produce the same chords as the original (F#m, D, E, C#m, Bm, A).

Guitar Tip

Pehli Nazar Mein is a beautiful, romantic song about love at first sight. The music reflects the lyrics — gentle, melodic, and full of quiet longing. To capture this feel:

• Mukhda: Soft downstrokes, let the chords ring with space between them
• Chorus: Slightly stronger strumming with warmth
• Bridge: Lighter strumming, almost conversational

Use a clean acoustic tone. No effects needed. This song sounds best with a natural, unprocessed guitar sound.

For the most authentic feel, use a capo on the 2nd fret and play Em, C, D, Bm, Am, and G shapes. This gives you the exact tone of the original recording. For a simpler version, play without a capo using F#m, D, E, C#m, Bm, and A.

Difficulty

Beginner / Intermediate – The original chords include barre chords (F#m, C#m, Bm), which may challenge absolute beginners. The capo version with Em, C, D, Bm, Am, G is much more accessible. The main challenge is maintaining the soft, melodic feel throughout the song.

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❓ FAQ

What chords are used in Pehli Nazar Mein?

The song uses seven main chords: F#m, D, E, C#m, Bm, A, and E/G#. Beginners can use a capo on the 2nd fret with Em, C, D, Bm, Am, and G shapes.

Is Pehli Nazar Mein easy to play on guitar?

Yes. The chord progression is simple and repeats throughout. The original chords include barre chords, so the capo version is recommended for beginners.

What is the strumming pattern for Pehli Nazar Mein?

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 Pehli Nazar Mein?

No capo is needed for the original key (A Major / F# Minor). For an easier version, use a capo on the 2nd fret with Em, C, D, Bm, Am, and G shapes.

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