Selfish Guitar Chords | Atif Aslam | Race 3

Selfish Guitar Chords (Race 3 – Atif Aslam, Iulia Vantur)

Want to play Selfish from Race 3 on guitar? Here you’ll find the complete chord sheet, strumming pattern, and tips to make it sound great. The song is played with a capo on the 1st fret in standard tuning, and the only slightly unusual chord is C7, which gives it a nice flavor. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players looking to add this Bollywood hit to their repertoire.

Song Details

Artist: Atif Aslam, Iulia Vantur

Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)

Capo: 1st Fret

Chords Used: (include full list once you add them in the sheet)

Tricky Chords: C7 (x32310)

Strumming Pattern: D UDU DUDUDU

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

C Am F    

C                               Em    

Aao ji, Mera haath thaamo ji

              F  

Mere sang sang chalo aur

       G

Wahaan betho na

         Am                   Em    

Aur thoda wahaan tasalli se

                F                  G

Apne khayalaat ko share karo na

    C                  Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke  

 G                 C  

Apne liye jiyo na

    Am              Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke

  G                  C   Em

Apne liye jiyo na

    Am                Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke

  G              C   Em

Apne liye jiyo na

          Am          Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke

  G            C  

Apne liye jiyo na

F G Am F C Am 

F G Am

F G C

             C

Yeh na kabhi

                     F

Mann mein laana

               Dm          G        C         Bb F   

Ki hum aapko gumrah kar rahe hain

             C

Hum jaante hain   

                 F            Dm   F  G  Am

Hum aapke liye ko..ee.. bhi nahi       

            C          C7

Aapne itna itna kiya hai

                  F   Dm        Fm

Hai ki ab bas aap hi haqdar ho

                            Em

Baby selfish hone ke liye

    C                  Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke  

 G                 C  

Apne liye jiyo na

    Am              Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke

  G                  C   Em

Apne liye jiyo na

    Am                Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke

  G              C   Em

Apne liye jiyo na

          Am          Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke

  G            C  

Apne liye jiyo na

C Am C G Am 

     C                         F

Chehre pe aapke muskaan hai

               Dm          G           C   Bb F   

Phir aankhon mein kyun hai nami

                    C

Khush toh bahut hain

                    F            

Phir bhi na jaane kyun

Dm           F  G  Am

Thodi si hai kami            

               C          C7

Aao na jo bhi baaqi kami hai

          F            Dm          

Usko mitaane ik baar hi

               Fm                           Em

Aitbaar kar hamesha hamesha ke liye

    C                  Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke  

 G                 C  

Apne liye jiyo na

    Am              Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke

  G                  C   Em

Apne liye jiyo na

    Am                Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke

  G              C   Em

Apne liye jiyo na

          Am          Dm    

Ik baar baby selfish hoke

  G            C  

Apne liye jiyo na

Video Lesson

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

Strumming Pattern Explained

D UDU DUDUDU

Start with a clear downstroke to establish the rhythm.

Follow it with a Up–Down–Up motion, keeping the hand moving smoothly without pausing.

The final Down–Up–Down–Up–Down–Up section adds movement and should feel like a continuous flow rather than separate strums.

Try to keep your strumming hand relaxed and consistent, letting the rhythm swing naturally.

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

Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)

Work on smooth transitions between C, Am, F, and G, since these chords appear frequently throughout the song.

If F barre chord feels difficult, you can temporarily use an easy F (xx3211 or x33211) version while learning.

Pay attention to the C7 chord, as it adds color to the progression and should ring clearly.

Use lighter strumming during the verses and slightly stronger strums in the chorus to match the song’s dynamics.

Try playing along with the original track after practicing slowly to develop the right feel and timing.

FAQs

Q: Do I need a capo to play Selfish on guitar?

A: Yes, the song is played with a capo on the 1st fret.

Q: Is Selfish a beginner-friendly song?

A: Yes, most of the chords are simple open chords, making it suitable for beginners with some basic practice.

Q: Which chord is slightly tricky in this song?

A: The C7 chord may feel new to some players, but it’s easy to learn and adds a nice sound to the progression.

Q: What is the strumming pattern for Selfish?

A: The main pattern used is D UDU DUDUDU.

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Final Thoughts

Selfish is a melodic and relaxed Bollywood song that translates beautifully to acoustic guitar. With a simple chord progression and flowing strumming pattern, it’s a great song for practicing rhythm consistency and expressive playing. Once the groove settles in, the song feels natural and enjoyable to perform.

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