ARIJIT
SINGH
ON GUITAR

His most-loved songs — with complete chord charts, capo positions, and strumming patterns so you can play along from your first week.

Why Arijit Singh Songs are Great for Learning

Arijit Singh's songs are ideal for beginner guitarists for three reasons: most use the same 4–5 chord progressions (so once you learn one, the next comes faster), the tempos are moderate (not too fast to strum along), and virtually everyone in India knows and loves these songs — making them incredibly motivating to practice.

What You Need Before Starting
  • Open chords: Am, C, G, Em, F (or Fmaj7), Dm — see our basic chords guide
  • Standard Bollywood strumming pattern: D – U – U – D – U — see strumming patterns
  • A capo (₹150–200 at any music shop in Delhi or online) for matching original keys
  • Patience — aim for clean chord changes first, rhythm second

Arijit Singh Songs — Complete Chord Charts

Tum Hi Ho

Aashiqui 2 (2013)
Beginner
Verse & Chorus: Am – F – C – G (repeat throughout)
Use Fmaj7 (xx3210) instead of F for easier playing
Capo: No capo or Capo 1 for original pitch Strumming: D – U – U – D – U at ~75 BPM Tip: This is THE first Arijit song to learn — all open chords

Channa Mereya

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
Beginner
Main: G – D – Em – C (all sections)
Capo: Capo 3 Strumming: D – U – U – D – U (same as Tum Hi Ho) Tip: Same chord shapes as C–G–Am–F — once you know one, this is automatic

Kesariya

Brahmastra (2022)
Beginner
Main loop: Em – G – D – A
Capo: No capo Strumming: D – D – U – U – D (driving feel, ~80 BPM) Tip: The A major at the end of each loop gives a bright, hopeful lift — emphasise it

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
Easy-Mid
Verse: Am – Em – F – C
Chorus: Am – G – F – E
Capo: Capo 2 Strumming: Fingerpicking intro, strumming chorus Tip: The E major in the chorus (not Em) adds dramatic tension — don't accidentally play Em

Raabta

Agent Sai Srinivasa (2018)
Easy-Mid
Main: Am – C – G – F
Bridge: Dm – G
Capo: Capo 1 Strumming: Fingerpicking (P-I-M-A) or slow D–U Tip: Fingerpicking version sounds most authentic — use P on A-string, fingers on G-B-e

Phir Le Aya Dil

Barfi! (2012)
Easy-Mid
Main: Am – G – C – F
Capo: No capo Strumming: Slow arpeggio fingerpicking Tip: Great song for practicing fingerpicking — slow tempo gives time to place fingers carefully

Ik Vaari Aa

Raazi (2018)
Intermediate
Verse: Em – C – G – D
Chorus: G – D – Em – C
Capo: Capo 4 Strumming: D – U – U – D – U (medium-fast) Tip: Higher capo position means smaller barre gaps — actually easier on the fretting hand

Quick Reference — All Songs

SongDifficultyKey ChordsCapo
Tum Hi HoBeginnerAm F C GNone/1
Channa MereyaBeginnerG D Em C3
KesariyaBeginnerEm G D ANone
Ae Dil Hai MushkilEasy-MidAm Em F C/E2
RaabtaEasy-MidAm C G F Dm1
Phir Le Aya DilEasy-MidAm G C FNone
Ik Vaari AaIntermediateEm C G D4

Learn Arijit Songs Properly

Our students play their first complete Arijit song within 4–6 weeks. Book a free demo at Laxmi Nagar.

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More Song Guides

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Bollywood Progressions

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Strumming Patterns

D-U notation for Bollywood patterns

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