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Saiyaara Guitar Chords (Saiyaara – Faheem Abdullah)

Looking for Saiyaara guitar chords? In this lesson, you’ll find the complete chord sheet, strumming pattern, and tips to play it smoothly. The song requires a capo on the 4th fret, making it easier to play with open chords. Just watch out for the slightly tricky Cadd9 (x32033) chord.

Song Details

Artist: Faheem Abdullah

Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)

Capo: 4th fret

Chords Used: Em, D, C, Cadd9, Bm, G

Tricky Chords: Cadd9 (x32033)

Strumming Pattern: D D U UD DUDU

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

Intro

e|--7----------7---------------| 
B|------7----------7-----------|
G|----9---9------9---9---------|
D|-----------------------------|
A|-----------------------------|
E|--0--------------------------|

e|--7----------7---------------|
B|------7----------7-----------|
G|----9---9------9---9---------|
D|--0--------------------------|
A|-----------------------------|
E|-----------------------------|

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

e|--7----------7---------------|
B|------7----------7-----------|
G|----9---9------9---9---------|
D|--0--------------------------|
A|-----------------------------|
E|-----------------------------|

Em D C

Em D

Tu paas hai, mere paas hai aise

C D

Mera koi ehsaas hai jaise

Em D

Tu paas hai, mere paas hai aise

C D

Mera koi ehsaas hai jaise

Em D

Haaye, main mar hee jaaun jo tujhko na paaun

Cadd9 D

Baaton mein teri main raatein bitaun

Em D

Hothon pe lamha-lamha hai naam tera, haaye

Cadd9 D Bm G Cadd9 D

Tujhko hee gaaun main, tujhko pukaarun

Em D

Saiyaara, tu to badla nahi hai

C D

Mausam zara sa rootha hua hai

Em D

Saiyaara, tu to badla nahi hai

C D

Mausam zara sa rootha hua hai

Em D C D

Em D

Beete lamhon se duniya basa loon

C D

Main to tere aansuon ka bana hoon

Em D

Meri hasi mein teri sadayein

C D

Teri kahani khud ko sunau

Em D C D

Yaadon ke taare—

Em D

Yaadon ke taare tootenge kaise

C D

Mere hai jo wo roothenge kaise

Em D

Beete dinon ki kholi kitabein

C D

Guzr? palon ko kaise bhuladein

Em D

Haaye, main mar hee jaaun jo tujhko na paaun

Cadd9 D

Baaton mein teri main raatein bitaun

Em D

Hothon pe lamha-lamha hai naam tera, haaye

Cadd9 D Bm G Cadd9 D

Tujhko hee gaaun main, tujhko pukaarun

Em D

Saiyaara, tu to badla nahi hai

C D

Mausam zara sa rootha hua hai

Em D

Saiyaara, tu to badla nahi hai

C D

Mausam zara sa rootha hua hai

Jis roz hum-tum phirse milenge

Ye saari baatein tujhse kahenge

Duniya mein chahe ban jaaye jo bhi

Tere bina to kuch na rahenge

Em D

Haaye, main mar hee jaaun jo tujhko na paaun

Cadd9 D

Baaton mein teri main raatein bitaun

Em D

Hothon pe lamha-lamha hai naam tera, haaye

Cadd9 D Bm G Cadd9 D

Tujhko hee gaaun main, tujhko pukaarun

Em D

Saiyaara, tu to badla nahi hai

C D

Mausam zara sa rootha hua hai

Em D

Saiyaara, tu to badla nahi hai

C D

Mausam zara sa rootha hua hai

Video Lesson

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

Strumming Pattern Explained

D D U UD DUDU

Start with two steady down strums to establish the rhythm.

The U UD section adds movement to the groove, so keep those strokes light and flowing.

Focus on maintaining a consistent tempo so the rhythm feels smooth and relaxed.

Practice slowly at first and gradually increase speed once the pattern feels comfortable.

Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)

Practice the intro riff separately before combining it with the chord progression.

Keep your transitions between Em – D – C clean, as these chords form the backbone of most sections.

Take a little extra time to get comfortable with Cadd9, since it appears in important emotional parts of the song.

Keep your strumming soft and controlled during verses, then slightly increase intensity in the chorus.

Playing along with the original track can help you capture the song’s timing and dynamics.

FAQs

Q: What capo position is used for Saiyaara?

A: The song is played with a capo on the 4th fret.

Q: Is Saiyaara easy to play on guitar?

A: Yes, most of the chords are beginner-friendly. Only Cadd9 might need a little practice.

Q: Which chords are used in Saiyaara?

A: The main chords are Em, D, C, Cadd9, Bm, and G.

Q: Should beginners learn the riff first or the chords?

A: It’s usually easier to learn the chords and strumming first, then add the intro riff later.

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Final Thoughts

Saiyaara is a great song for practicing smooth chord transitions and expressive acoustic strumming. Once you get comfortable with the rhythm and the Cadd9 chord, the progression flows naturally. Focus on keeping your rhythm steady and letting the chords ring out clearly to capture the emotional feel of the song.

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