Ghungroo Guitar Chords | Arijit Singh | War

Ghungroo Guitar Chords (War – Arijit Singh)

Looking for Ghungroo guitar chords? This page provides the complete chord sheet, strumming pattern, and tips to play it smoothly. The song is in standard tuning with no capo required, and it uses chords like Bm7 and F#m7, making it perfect for anyone who wants to capture the soulful vibe of this track from War. Follow the strumming pattern carefully to get the feel just like the original.

Song Details

Artist: Arijit Singh

Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)

Capo: No

Tricky Chords: Bm7 (x24232 & 797777), F#m7 (242222 & X9119109)

Strumming Pattern: D D U UD DU or D D U UD DUDU

Watch the Ghungroo Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)

(Song tabs)

Intro riff

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----7-----2-----5-----0-----------| 
(play each note 16 times)

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

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

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

Chorus Riff

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|-9-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-9-9-9--|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------| 
(X2)

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

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

Guitar Solo

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

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

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------7-----|
A|--9-7-7----9-7-7--------7-9-------|
E|--------9--------9---/9-----------|

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

Song Tabs

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|--/11-12-11-11-------11-12-11-11--|
A|-----------------/12--------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|--/11-12-11-11-9----9-11-9-9------|
A|-----------------12---------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|-----9-9-11-11---9-7-9-9--7-6-7-7-|
D|-/11------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|-----9-9-11-11---9-7-9-9--7-6-4-4-|
D|-/11------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

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

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

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|-------7---7-9-9-9-9-9-7-9--------|
A|--/9-9---9------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|--9-9-9-7---7-7-7--9-7-6-6--------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|--6-6-7-9---6-4-4-4---------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

Bm7   F#m7   A  E

Bm7   F#m7   A  E

                    Bm7

Met the sun in the sand

                     F#m7

And the sea in the night

                        A  

And we're feeling alright

                        E

Yeah, we're feeling alright

Bm7   D  F#m7   E

Bm7   D  F#m7   E

Bm7               F#m7

Kyun lamhe kharab karein

A                  E

Aa ghalti behisab karein

Bm7               F#m7

Do pal ki jo neend udi

A                          E

Aa poore saare khaab karein

      Bm7                          D

Kya karne hai umron ke waade

       F#m7                         E

Ye jo rehte hain rehne de aadhe

Bm7               F#m7

Do baar nahi ik baar sahi

A                          E

Ik raat ki kar le tu yaari

              Bm7                          D

Subah tak maan ke meri baat

            F#m7                E

Tu aise zor se naachi aaj

                  Bm7              D

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

                F#m7                E  

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

           Bm7                          D

Chhod ke saare sharm aur laaj

              F#m7                E

Main aise zor se naachi aaj

                  Bm7              D

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

                F#m7                E  

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

Bm7  D  A  F#m7  E

Bm7  D  A  F#m7  E

    Bm7

Dil lena dil dena zaroori nahi hai

        A

Inn baaton ke siva bhi baatein kai hai

      Bm7

Ek lamhein se zyada ki khwahish nahi hai

      A

Phir chaahe dobara na milna kahi

           Bm7                          D

Mere sapne nahi seedhe saadhe

            F#m7                    E

Hai ghalat fehmiyan to mita de

   Bm7               F#m7

Do baar nahi ik baar sahi

       A                          E

Ik raat ki kar le tu yaari

              Bm7                          D

Subah tak maan ke meri baat

            F#m7                E

Tu aise zor se naachi aaj

                  Bm7              D

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

                F#m7                E  

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

           Bm7                          D

Chhod ke saare sharm aur laaj

              F#m7                E

Main aise zor se naachi aaj

                  Bm7              D

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

                F#m7                E  

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

                  Bm7              D

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

                F#m7                E  

Ki ghungroo toot gaye

Video Lesson

Watch the Ghungroo Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)

Strumming Pattern Explained

D D U UD DU

or

D D U UD DUDU

Start with two steady downstrokes (D D) to lock into the groove.

Follow with U UD to create a syncopated, dance-style bounce.

The final DU / DUDU adds energy and keeps the rhythm driving.

Keep your strumming hand loose — the song needs a smooth but punchy feel.

Focus on groove more than power; it’s a dance track, not a heavy rock song.

Practice slowly on Bm7 – F#m7 – A – E before increasing speed.

During “Ki ghungroo toot gaye,” strum slightly stronger to match the high-energy chorus.

Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)

Bm7 (x24232) is easier for beginners; use 797777 for a fuller barre sound.

F#m7 (242222) should ring clean — press firmly across all strings.

Keep chord transitions tight between Bm7 – D – F#m7 – E, especially in the pre-chorus.

Mute unused strings lightly with your fretting hand to keep the rhythm clean.

For a more authentic vibe, combine chords with the intro and chorus riffs.

Practice with a metronome — timing is crucial for dance-based songs like this.

FAQs

Q: What chords are used in Ghungroo?

A: The song mainly uses Bm7, F#m7, A, E, and D in different sections.

Q: Is Ghungroo easy to play on guitar?

A: It’s intermediate level because of barre chords like Bm7 and F#m7 and the fast rhythm.

Q: Do I need a capo to play Ghungroo?

A: No, the song is played in standard tuning without a capo.

Q: What strumming pattern should I use for Ghungroo?

A: Use D D U UD DU or D D U UD DUDU for the correct energetic dance feel.

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Final Thoughts

Ghungroo is all about groove, tight rhythm, and smooth chord transitions. Focus on clean barre chords, relaxed wrist movement, and consistent timing. Once comfortable, add the riffs between chord sections to make your performance sound closer to the original track.

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