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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Guitar Chords (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil – Arijit Singh)

Looking for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil guitar chords? This emotional title track from the movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, sung by Arijit Singh, is a powerful ballad that translates beautifully onto the guitar. The song uses a simple chord progression revolving around Bm, Em, G, and F#, making it quite approachable once you get comfortable with the rhythm and chord changes.

With a capo on the 4th fret, the song becomes easier to play and matches the original pitch. The intro riff sets the mood of the song, after which the chords and rhythm drive the entire arrangement.

Song Details

Artist - Arijit Singh

Tuning - Standard (EADGBE)

Capo - 4th fret

Tricky Chords - None

Strumming - duduDudu duduDudu (accent the 5th down strum)

Watch the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Title Track Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step) 

e|---------------------------------|
B|----0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0-------|
G|-----11--9--7--------7-----------|
D|--9-----------11-11----11--------|
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
 

e|-----------------------------------------------------|
B|----0--0--0--0-------------0-----0-----0-----0-------|
G|-----11--9--7----12-11-9------9-----7----11----------|
D|--9--------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------|

Bm                                     Em

Tu safar mera, Hai tu hi meri manzil

                         G     F#          Bm

Tere bina guzara, Ae dil hai mushkil

Bm                                           Em

Tu mera Khuda, Tu hi duaa mein shaamil

                           G      F#          Bm

Tere bina guzara, Ae dil hai mushkil    

      Bm    G          Em   F#m

Mujhe aazmaati hai teri kami

         Bm      A           Em    F#

Meri har kami ko hai tu laazmi

           Bm                                Em

Junoon hai mera, Banoon main tere qaabil

                     G       F#          Bm

Tere bina guzara, Ae dil hai mushkil

Bm Em G F# Bm

             Bm                     G

Yeh rooh bhi meri, Yeh jism bhi mera

             Em         A      G        F#

Utna mera nahi, Jitna hua tera   

         Bm                  G

Tune diya hai jo, Woh dard hi sahi

            Em            A    F#m      F#

Tujhse mila hai toh, Inaam hai mera   

        Bm     G            Em    F#m

Mera aasmaan dhoondhe teri zameen

Bm       A         Em   F#

Meri har kami ko hai tu laazmi

              Bm                     Em

Zameen pe na sahi, Toh aasmaan mein aa mil

                    G      F#         Bm

Tere bina guzara, Ae dil hai mushkil

              Bm                          Em           F#m

Maana ki teri maujoodgi se, Ye zindagani mehroom hai

               Bm                          Em              A

Jeene ka koi dooja tareeka, Na mere dil ko maaloom hai

                      Bm

Tujhko main kitni, Shiddat se chaahun

             G

Chaahe toh rehna tu be-khabar

Em

Mohtaaj manzil ka toh nahi hai

   F#m      F#          Bm

Ye ek tarfa mera safar, safar

            G          Em        F#m

Khoobsurat hai manzil se bhi

        Bm          A        Em     F#

Meri har kami ko hai tu laazmi

               Bm                             Em

Adhura hoke bhi, Hai ishq mera kaamil

                    G      F#         Bm

Tere bina guzara, Ae dil hai mushkil

Video Lesson

Watch the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Title Track Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step) 

Strumming Pattern Explained

duduDudu duduDudu

Keep the first four strokes light and flowing.

Place a strong accent on the 5th down strum to bring out the groove of the song.

Use relaxed wrist movement so the pattern flows smoothly rather than sounding mechanical.

Once comfortable, practice the progression Bm - Em - G - F# repeatedly with the same rhythm.

Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)

The intro riff is a key melodic element of the song, so practice it slowly before increasing speed.

Maintain smooth transitions between Bm and Em, since these chords appear frequently throughout the song.

When moving from G to F#, try to keep your hand movement minimal for faster transitions.

Use dynamic strumming — softer during verses and slightly stronger during the chorus.

If singing along, keep the rhythm steady and avoid over-strumming so the vocals remain clear.

FAQs

Q: What chords are used in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil?

A: The main chords used are Bm, Em, G, F#, A and F#m.

Q: Do I need a capo to play this song?

A: Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to match the original key.

Q: Is Ae Dil Hai Mushkil beginner friendly?

A: Yes. The chord progression is simple, though beginners may need some practice with the rhythm and transitions.

Q: What is the most important part of the guitar arrangement?

A: The intro riff and strumming groove are essential for capturing the feel of the song.

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Final Thoughts

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is a fantastic song for practicing emotional rhythm playing on acoustic guitar. Focus on keeping the strumming smooth and expressive rather than overly technical. Once the chord progression and groove feel natural, the song becomes very enjoyable to perform on guitar.

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