Dil Diyan Gallan Guitar Chords (Tiger Zinda Hai – Atif Aslam)
Looking for the Dil Diyan Gallan guitar chords? This romantic melody from Tiger Zinda Hai is sung beautifully by Atif Aslam. The song features a simple chord progression, expressive melody, and a smooth strumming pattern that makes it enjoyable for both beginners and intermediate players. Since it uses only open chords, it's a great song to add to your acoustic guitar repertoire.
Song Details
Artist – Atif Aslam
Movie – Tiger Zinda Hai
Tabbed by – Adit Kundra
Tuning – Standard (EADGBE)
Capo – No
Chords Used – D, Bm, G, Em, A, F#m, E
Tricky Chords – None
Strumming Pattern – D UDUD D DUDU
Watch the Dil Diyan Gallan Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)
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D Bm
Kacchi doriyon, doriyon, doriyon se
G D
Mainu tu baandh le
D Bm
Pakki yaariyon, yaariyon, yaariyon mein
G Em
Honde na faasley
Bm A
Eh naraazgi kaagzi saari teri
G A
Mere sohneya sunn le meri
D
Dil diyan gallan
F#m Bm
Karaange naal naal beh ke
A G A
Akh naal akh nu milaa ke
D
Dil diyan gallan
F#m Bm
Karaange roz roz beh ke
A G A G
Sacchiyan mohabbataan nibha ke
A Bm
Sataaye mainu kyun
A D Em
Dikhaaye mainu kyun
F#m G A
Aiven jhuthi mutthi russ ke rusaake
D
Dil diyan gallan
F#m Bm
Karaange naal naal beh ke
A G A
Akh naal akh nu milaa ke
Bm E G D
F# G Em A
G A Bm D
D
Tenu lakhan ton chhupa ke rakhaan
A G
Akkhaan te sajaa ke tu ae meri wafaa
Em
Rakh apna bana ke
F#m
Main tere layi aan
G
Tere layi aan yaaran
A
Naa paavin kade dooriyan
D F#m Bm
Tenu lakhan ton chhupa ke rakhaan
Em F#m G
Akkhaan te sajaa ke tu ae meri wafaa
Em
Rakh apna bana ke
F#m G
Main tere layi aan
A Bm
Tere layi aan yaaran
A D A
Naa paavin kade dooriyan
G A Bm A
Main jeena haan tera…
G
Main jeena haan tera
Bm
Tu jeena hai mera
A G A
Dass lena ki nakhra dikha ke
D
Dil diyan gallan
F#m Bm
Karaange naal naal beh ke
A G A
Akh naal akh nu milaa ke
D
Dil diyan gallan
Bm A
Raatan kaaliyan, kaaliyan, kaaliyan ne
G D
Mere din saanwale
Bm A
Mere haaniyan, haaniyan, haaniyan je
G D
Lagge tu na gale
Bm A
Mera aasmaan mausamaan di na sune
G A
Koi khwaab na poora bane
D
Dil diyan gallan
F#m Bm
Karaange naal naal beh ke
A G A
Akh naal akh nu milaa ke
A Bm
Sataaye mainu kyun
A D Em
Dikhaaye mainu kyun
F#m G A
Aiven jhuthi mutthi russ ke rusaake
D
Dil diyan gallan
F#m Bm
Karaange naal naal beh ke
A G A
Akh naal akh nu milaa ke
D
Dil diyan gallan
Video Lesson
Watch the Dil Diyan Gallan Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)
Strumming Pattern Explained
D UDUD D DUDU
- Start with a confident downstroke to establish the rhythm.
- Follow with a smooth up-down-up-down sequence while keeping your wrist loose.
- The next downstroke acts as a natural accent and helps define the groove.
- Finish the pattern with a flowing down-up-down-up movement.
- Keep all strokes even and relaxed rather than forcing the rhythm.
- Practice the pattern slowly until it feels natural, then gradually increase speed.
Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)
- Focus on clean transitions between D, Bm, and G, as these are used throughout the song.
- Keep the strumming soft during the verses to match the romantic feel of the original recording.
- Allow chords to ring out naturally instead of muting them too quickly.
- If the Bm barre chord feels difficult, practice switching between D and Bm separately before playing the full song.
- Try singing along while playing to develop a better sense of timing and phrasing.
FAQs
Q: What are the chords for Dil Diyan Gallan?
A: The main chords used are D, Bm, G, Em, A, F#m, and E.
Q: What is the strumming pattern for Dil Diyan Gallan?
A: The strumming pattern is D UDUD D DUDU.
Q: Is Dil Diyan Gallan a beginner-friendly song on guitar?
A: No. Although the progression is simple, the song contains Bm and F#m barre chords, which may be challenging for complete beginners.
Q: Do I need a capo to play Dil Diyan Gallan on guitar?
A: No. The song is played without a capo in standard tuning.
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Final Thoughts
Dil Diyan Gallan is one of Atif Aslam’s most loved romantic songs and sounds fantastic on acoustic guitar. The chord progression is easy to memorize, the melody is beautiful, and the strumming pattern flows naturally once you get comfortable with it. If you're looking to improve chord transitions and play a song that connects instantly with listeners, this is an excellent choice.
