Rihaa Guitar Chords (Arijit Singh)
Looking for Rihaa guitar chords? This page provides the complete chord sheet, strumming pattern, and tips to play it smoothly. The song is in standard tuning with capo on the 5th fret, and it uses chords like Am7, Fmaj7, and Cadd9, making it perfect for anyone who wants to capture the soulful vibe of this track by Arijit Singh. Follow the strumming pattern carefully to get the feel just like the original.
Song Details
Artist: Arijit Singh
Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
Capo: 5th Fret
Tricky Chords: Am7 (x02010), Fmaj7 (xx3210), Cadd9 (x32033)
Strumming Pattern: D UDUD D DUDU
Watch the Rihaa Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)
Intro
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Am7 Fmaj7 Cadd9 G
Am7 Fmaj7
Man man chala
Cadd9
Yeh na ruka kuchh dikha naya
G
Man chala wahan ho
Am7 Fmaj7
Qaidi hoon main
Cadd9
Man bediyan kholta nahi
G
Chhodta nahio ho
Am7 Fmaj7
Hassa sa chehra hoon
Cadd9
Yaadon mein gehra hoon
G
Kya chahiye bolo
Am7 Fmaj7
Ik pal mein lamha hoon
Cadd9
Ek pal mein tanha hoon
G
Kya chahiye bolo
Am7
Mujhe apna le
F Cadd9
Teri rooh mein mujhko mila
G
Kar de tu rihaa ho
Am7
Andhera hoon
F Cadd9
Milkar ke haan kar le tu subah
G
Kar de tu rihaa ho
Am7 Fmaj7 Cadd9 G
Hai din bhar bechini
Pagal kare teri kami
Teri dhun se gira
Hai mera har ik sira
Jaaye na khaalipan mera
Khaalipan mera
Tu mile jo main kho jaaun
Tujhmein khud hi ko paaun
Ghata tu main dhara
Baras ho ja mera
Jaaye na khaalipan mera
Khaalipan mera
Soona sa aangan hoon
Pagal sa sawan hoon
Kya chahiye bolo
Khud ko sikhata hoon
Khud bhool jaata hoon
Kya chahiye bolo
Mujhe apna le
Teri rooh mein mujhko mila
Kar de tu rihaa ho
Kauke paunda bole
Ghum ghumiyechi
Chup madar ghad pudiyechi
Pagar paar hoye nishash
Poshash boge chunaar
Hole abijogi tui chash
Jajjar diye tui ami ude jayi
Jajjan niye udao hariye jayi
Jattar dhoro ontor jude jaye
Chattan diye jaye
Jattar tor rupe hariye jayi
Jattar kolponasha chai
Jattar tor shonge lagte chai
Amar kolpona ho
Mujhe apna le
Teri rooh mein mujhko mila
Kar de tu rihaa ho
Andhera hoon
Milkar ke haan kar le tu subah
Kar de tu rihaa ho
Video Lesson
Watch the Rihaa Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)
Strumming Pattern Explained
D UDUD D DUDU
Start with a gentle downstroke to establish the calm, emotional groove of the song.
The UDUD should flow smoothly with a relaxed wrist motion to keep the rhythm natural.
Play the next downstroke slightly stronger to mark the groove before the last section of the pattern.
Finish with DUDU, keeping the motion continuous and light so the strumming doesn’t feel heavy.
Keep the strumming soft and controlled, since the song has a mellow and introspective vibe.
Practice the pattern slowly on Am7 ? Fmaj7 ? Cadd9 ? G before playing it along with the song.
Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)
Because the song uses a capo on the 5th fret, remember that the chords you see are shapes played relative to the capo.
Let the open strings ring out, especially on Cadd9 and Fmaj7, to capture the airy and emotional sound of the song.
Keep your strumming hand relaxed so the rhythm flows naturally without sounding stiff.
If the full strumming pattern feels difficult at first, begin with simple downstrokes and gradually add the upstrokes.
Focus on smooth chord transitions, particularly between Am7 and Fmaj7, as these changes occur frequently in the song.
FAQs
1. Is Rihaa easy for beginners?
Yes, the chord shapes are beginner-friendly, and the capo on the 5th fret makes the chords comfortable to play.
2. Can I simplify the strumming pattern?
Yes. Beginners can start with simple downstrokes and then gradually move to the full D UDUD D DUDU pattern.
3. Do I need to play the intro fingerpicking exactly?
Not necessarily. The intro can be approximated using basic fingerpicking or even light strumming if needed.
4. Why does the song use chords like Am7 and Fmaj7?
These chords create a softer and more emotional texture, which suits the mood of the song.
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Final Thoughts
Rihaa is a beautiful and expressive song that works really well on acoustic guitar. With its mellow chord progression and relaxed strumming pattern, it’s perfect for players who want to focus on feel, dynamics, and smooth chord transitions. Once you get comfortable with the rhythm, try playing along with the original track to match its emotional flow.
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