Kaisi Hai Ye Rut Guitar Chords | Srinivas | Dil Chahta Hai

Kaisi Hai Ye Rut Guitar Chords (Dil Chahta Hai - Shankar Mahadevan)

Looking for Kaisi Hai Ye Rut guitar chords? This beautiful song sung by Shankar Mahadevan from the movie Dil Chahta Hai has a calm, dreamy feel that translates wonderfully to acoustic guitar. The progression uses a mix of open chords along with the colorful Cadd9 chord which gives the song its rich texture. With a relaxed strumming pattern and smooth chord transitions, this is a very enjoyable song to play and sing.

Song Details

Artist: Shankar Mahadevan

Tabbed by: Adit Kundra

Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)

Capo: No

Tricky Chords: Cadd9 (x32033)

Strumming Pattern: D D UDUD DUDU

Watch the Kaisi Hai Ye Rut Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)

e|-------------------------------|
B|-----------2---------0---------|
G|---1---1--------1--------------|
D|---2---------------------------|
A|---2---------------------------|
E|---0---------------------------|

E   

E                                                                  A

Kaisi hai yeh rut ke jis mein phool banke dil khile

E                                                                   A

Kaisi hai yeh rut ke jis mein phool banke dil khile

E                                                                 A

Ghul rahe hain rang saare, ghul rahi hai khushbuein

A

Chaandni, jharne, ghataayein, geet, baarish, titliyaan

Cadd9                 D              E

Hum pe ho gaye hai sab maherbaan

E                                                             Dm

Kaisi hai yeh rut ke jis mein phool banke dil khile

G                           D

Dekho, nadi ke kinaare

                     A                    G

Panchhi pukaare kisi panchhi ko

G                        D                  

Dekho, yeh jo nadi hai

                A                G

Milne chali hai saagar hi ko

      Cadd9                  D         E          

Yeh pyaar kahi saara hai caarvaan

E                                                               A

Kaisi hai yeh rut ke jis mein phool banke dil khile

E B F#m B F#m A E

             G               D

Oh, kaise kisi ko bataaye

                           A                  G

Kaise yeh samjhaaye, kya pyaar hai

               G               D

Is mein bandhan nahin hai

                  A           G

Aur na koi bhi deevaar hai

      Cadd9        D         E          

Suno pyaar ki niraali hai daastaan

E                                                                  A

Kaisi hai yeh rut ke jis mein phool banke dil khile

E                                                                   A

Kaisi hai yeh rut ke jis mein phool banke dil khile

E                                                                 A

Ghul rahe hain rang saare, ghul rahi hai khushbuein

A

Chaandni, jharne, ghataayein, geet, baarish, titliyaan

Cadd9                 D              E

Hum pe ho gaye hai sab maherbaan

E                                                             Dm

Kaisi hai yeh rut ke jis mein phool banke dil khile

Video Lesson

Watch the Kaisi Hai Ye Rut Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step) 

Strumming Pattern Explained

D D UDUD DUDU

Start with two gentle downstrokes to establish the groove.

The UDUD section should flow in a smooth wrist motion without pausing.

The DUDU ending keeps the rhythm moving and prevents the strumming from sounding stiff.

Keep the strumming light to match the soft and dreamy mood of the song.

Practice the pattern slowly on E - A - Cadd9 - D - E before increasing speed.

Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)

Focus on clean transitions between E and A, since they appear frequently in the song.

The Cadd9 chord (x32033) should ring clearly — make sure the top two strings stay pressed down.

When moving from Cadd9 to D, try to keep your hand movement minimal for smoother changes.

Maintain a relaxed strumming hand to capture the gentle feel of the track.

If the rhythm feels rushed, practice the chord progression slowly while counting the beats.

FAQs

Q: What chords are used in Kaisi Hai Ye Rut?

A: The main chords used in the song are E, A, G, D, Cadd9, F#m, B, and Dm.

Q: Is Kaisi Hai Ye Rut beginner-friendly on guitar?

A: The song is mostly beginner-friendly, though switching between several chords may take a little practice.

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

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

Q: What strumming pattern works best for this song?

A: The pattern D D UDUD DUDU fits very well and maintains the flow of the original track.

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Final Thoughts

Kaisi Hai Ye Rut is a melodious and expressive song that sounds great on acoustic guitar. The mix of open chords and the warm sound of Cadd9 gives the progression a lush feel. Focus on maintaining a smooth rhythm, clean chord changes, and a gentle strumming style to capture the essence of the song. Once the chords and pattern settle into your hands, it becomes a very rewarding song to perform.

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