Pehla Pehla Pyaar Guitar Chords | Armaan Malik | Kabir Singh

Pehla Pehla Pyaar Guitar Chords (Kabir Singh – Armaan Malik)

Looking for Pehla Pehla Pyaar 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 Emaj7, making it perfect for anyone who wants to capture the soulful vibe of this track from Kabir Singh. Follow the strumming pattern carefully to get the feel just like the original.

Song Details

Artist: Armaan Malik

Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)

Capo: No

Tricky Chords: Emaj7 (079890)

Strumming Pattern: D DD D DD

Watch the Pehla Pehla Pyaar Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)

(Song tabs)

Intro (Rhythm)

e|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--------|
B|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9---5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--------|
G|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8---6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6--------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--------------------------|
E|-------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--------|

Intro (Lead)

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

Verse

e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|6-6-6-9-6-------------------------|
A|----------9-7-7------7-7-7-7/9-7-7|
E|---------------7-7-9--------------|
 X2

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

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

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

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

e|----------------------------------|
B|---7/9-7-7------------------------|
G|-----------9-6--8/9-8--9/11-9-----|
D|-9--------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------| 
X2

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

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

Slide Guitar Solo

e|----------------------------------|
B|---5/12-12---9/14-12-9-7-5--------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------|
B|---4-5-7-9--7--5-5--2--2----------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------|
B|---2-/14-12-12-9-7----------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------|
B|--5---4-7-9--13--14---------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|
 

Outro

e|----------------------------------|
B|--5-7-5-7/9---5-7-5-7/9-----------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

e|----------------------------------|
B|--5-7-5-7/9---5-4-5/7-5-----------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

Emaj7 A

Emaj7 A

Haa haah...

(Intro riff)

Baatein zaroori hain

Tera milna bhi zaroori

Maine mita deni

Yeh jo teri meri doori

Haa haah...

             E

Hmm baatein zaroori hain

         A

Tera milna bhi zaroori

E

Maine mita deni

            A

Yeh jo teri meri doori

A                                                      G#m

Jhoothi hain woh raahein saari duniya ki

F#m                      E      G#

Ishq jahaan naa chale

C#m                            G#m

Tera hona mera hona kya hona

A                          B

Agar naa dono milein

                             A       B         E

Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera

                             A       B         E

Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera

                            A       B         C#m

Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera

                                  A       B         E

Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera haa...

A  B  C#m  G#m

A  B  E  G#

A     B     C#m

Haah haah...

E                                             G#m

Woh shehar bade honge boriyat bhare

             F#m            A             B

Rehta nahi jinme tu sang mere

A

Khabar tujhe bhi hai yeh

    E                                    G#

Raunaqein sabhi hoti tere hone se

            F#m            A          B      A

Tere bina tanha koi kya kare..

A                      F#m

Aise sabhi sheharon pe mujhko

A                         E

Taras hai aata bada

A                      F#m                B

Tere liye main na jahaan khada o...

A                                               G#m

Meelon ka ho saalon ka ho jaaye woh

F#m                      E      G#

Safar ki parwaah nahi

C#m                                         G#m

Tu hai jahaan maine wahaan hona hai

A                               B

Pahuch hai jaana wahin

                             A       B         E

Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera

                             A       B         E

Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera

                            A       B         C#m

Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera

                                  A       B         E

Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera haa...

                  A                  B         G#m

Jeete jee toh jeetega na yeh faasla

       C#m

Hai pata

                   A                  B         

Saansein chalein teri taraf

           G#m     C#m

Jaise chale raasta

                 A                  B

Mera hai tu tu hai khalish

               G#m          C#m

Yaa hai khushi ya khata

               A                  B                   G#m          C#m

Tere siva mera jahaan se na koi waasta

Video Lesson

Watch the Pehla Pehla Pyaar Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)

Strumming Pattern Explained

D DD D DD

Start with steady downstrokes (D) for the intro to maintain a soft, flowing rhythm.

Use D D D and D D D D variations in verses and choruses for smooth emotion.

Practice slowly on Emaj7 – A – G#m – F#m – B – C#m before playing along with the original track.

Emphasize strums on emotional lines like “Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera” to enhance expression.

Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)

Emaj7 is the signature chord for the intro and verses — make sure the open strings ring clearly.

A, G#m, F#m, B provide the emotional backbone in the chorus; focus on smooth transitions.

Keep dynamics controlled; the song works best with gentle strumming that swells slightly in choruses.

Fingerstyle or subtle plucking during verses can recreate the original’s delicate feel.

Lead riffs and slides in the intro and outro add character — practice them slowly and incorporate gradually.

FAQs

Q: What chords are used in Pehla Pehla Pyaar?

A: The song uses Emaj7, A, G#m, F#m, B, C#m, G# throughout.

Q: Is Pehla Pehla Pyaar easy to play on guitar?

A: Mostly yes, though Emaj7 requires careful finger placement for clarity.

Q: Do I need a capo to play Pehla Pehla Pyaar?

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

Q: What is the strumming pattern in Pehla Pehla Pyaar?

A: Use D DD D DD; gentle downstrokes in verses, more rhythmic in choruses for expressive feel.

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Final Thoughts

Pehla Pehla Pyaar is about soft, expressive strumming and letting the chords breathe. Focus on clean chord transitions, relaxed hand movements, and emphasizing emotional moments with slightly stronger strums. Incorporate the subtle lead riffs to capture the full Kabir Singh vibe. Once comfortable, play along with the original track to master timing, flow, and expression.

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