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Mitwa Guitar Chords (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna – Shankar Mahadevan, Shafqat Amanat Ali)

Song Details

Artist: Shankar Mahadevan, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Caralisa Monteiro

Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)

Capo: No

Tricky Chords: Asus2 (x02200), F#m11 (244200), G#m(b13) (466400), Aadd9 (577600), Badd11 (799800)

Strumming Pattern: D D U UDU UDUDUDU

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

e|------0--------------0-----------0-----------0-----|
B|---------0-------------0-----------0-----------0---|
G|----9------9------8------9-----6------6----8-----8-|
D|-11-------------9------------7-----------9---------|
A|---------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------|

Jaaniye Heeriye

E Asus2 F#m11 E

Mere Mann Ye Bata De Tu, Kis Or Chala Hai Tu

E Asus2 F#m11 E

Kya Paya Nahi Tune, Kya Dhundh Raha Hai Tu

F#m11 G#m(b13) Aadd9 Badd11

Jo Hai Ankahee Jo Hai Ansuni, Woh Baat Kya Hai Bata

C#m A G A E

Mitwa Kahe Dhadkan Tujhse Kya

C#m A G A E

Mitwa Yeh Khudse Toh Na Tu Chhupa

C#5 B5 A5 B5

E D A E

Badd11 Aadd9 Badd11 Aadd9

E C#m

Jeevan Dagar Mein, Prem Nagar Mein

E C#m

Jeevan Dagar Mein, Prem Nagar Mein

A G E

Aaya Nazar Mein Jab Se Koi Hain

E C#m

Tu Sochta Hain Tu Puchata Hain

A G E

Jiski Kami Thi Kya Yeh Wo hi Hain

D C#m

Haa Yeh Wohi Hain, Haa Yeh Wohi Hain

D C#m

Tu Ek Pyasa Aur Yeh Nadi Hain

D A B

Kaahe Nahi Isko Tu Khulke Bataye

F#m11 G#m(b13) Aadd9 Badd11

Jo Hai Ankahee Jo Hai Ansuni, Woh Baat Kya Hai Bata

C#m A G A E

Mitwa Kahe Dhadkan Tujhse Kya

C#m A G A E

Mitwa Yeh Khudse Toh Na Tu Chhupa

E C#m

Teri Nigaahen, pa gayi rahe

A G E

Par Tu Yeh Soche Jaaun Na Jaaun

E C#m

Yeh Zindagi Jo Hai Naachti Toh

A G E

Kyon Bediyon Mein Hai Tere Paanv

D C#m

Preet Ki Dhun Par Naach Le Paagal

D C#m

Udta Agar Hai Udne De Aanchal

D A B

Kaahe Koi Apne Ko Aaise Tarsaaye

F#m11 G#m(b13) Aadd9 Badd11

Jo Hai Ankahee Jo Hai Ansuni, Woh Baat Kya Hai Bata

C#m A G A E

Mitwa Kahe Dhadkan Tujhse Kya

C#m A G A E

Mitwa Yeh Khudse Toh Na Tu Chhupa

E Asus2 F#m11 E

Mere Mann Ye Bata De Tu, Kis Or Chala Hai Tu

E Asus2 F#m11 E

Kya Paya Nahi Tune, Kya Dhundh Raha Hai Tu

F#m11 G#m(b13) Aadd9 Badd11

Jo Hai Ankahee Jo Hai Ansuni, Woh Baat Kya Hai Bata

C#m A G A E

Mitwa Kahe Dhadkan Tujhse Kya

C#m A G A E

Mitwa Yeh Khudse Toh Na Tu Chhupa

Video Lesson

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

Strumming Pattern Explained

D D U UDU UDUDUDU

Start with two solid downstrokes to establish the groove.

The U UDU section should flow smoothly with relaxed wrist movement.

Keep the rhythm steady and slightly driving, matching the song’s uplifting energy.

Accentuate the first downstroke whenever the chord changes.

Avoid very hard strums — the feel should stay musical rather than aggressive.

Practice the pattern slowly on E - Asus2 - F#m11 ? E before playing the full song.

Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)

The signature sound of the song comes from extended chords like F#m11 and Aadd9, so make sure open strings ring clearly.

When playing Asus2, avoid muting the open B and high E strings — they add the airy sound.

For F#m11, keep your barre firm but relaxed to avoid string buzz.

Practice switching between F#m11 - G#m(b13) - Aadd9 - Badd11 slowly, as this section defines the chorus sound.

Maintain a consistent strumming groove — the rhythm carries the energy of the song.

If the extended chords feel difficult, first practice the progression using simpler shapes like F#m - G#m - A - B and then return to the original chords.

FAQs

Q: What chords are used in Mitwa?

A: The song mainly uses E, C#m, D, A, G along with extended chords like Asus2, F#m11, G#m(b13), Aadd9, and Badd11.

Q: Is Mitwa easy to play on guitar?

A: It is intermediate level because of the extended chords and the energetic strumming pattern.

Q: Do I need a capo to play Mitwa?

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

Q: What strumming pattern works best for Mitwa?

A: The pattern D D U UDU UDUDUDU works well to recreate the rhythmic groove of the original track.

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Final Thoughts

Mitwa sounds best when played with strong rhythm and confident chord transitions. Focus on keeping the strumming pattern steady while allowing the extended chords to ring clearly. Once the groove locks in, the song becomes very powerful and expressive to perform on guitar.

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