Shaam Guitar Chords (Aisha – Nikhil D’Souza)
Looking for Shaam guitar chords? This page provides the complete chord sheet, intro riff, and tips to play it smoothly. The song is in standard tuning with no capo required and uses colorful chords like Emaj7, Aadd9, and Badd11 that give the song its dreamy, jazzy feel. Focus on relaxed strumming and smooth chord transitions to capture the laid-back groove of this beautiful track from Aisha.
Song Details
Artist: Nikhil D’Souza
Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
Capo: No
Tricky Chords: Emaj7 (079897), Aadd9 (577600), Badd11 (799800)
Strumming Pattern: duDu duDu (Accent on the 3rd strum)
Watch the Sham Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)
e|---12---------11----------9--------5------7----------------------| B|-----------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----------------------------------------------------------------| D|-----------------------------------------------------------------| A|--------14--------14----------14---------------------------------| E|---12---------11----------9--------5------7----------------------|
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| D|--6--6--7--6--------------6--6--7--6----------------7--6-----6---------------| A|--------------7--9--------------------7--9----------------9-----7---9--------| E|--------------------7-----------------------7---9----------------------7-----|
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| D|--6--6--7--6--------------6--6--7--6----------------7--6-----6----------9----| A|--------------7--9--------------------7--9----------------9-----7---9--------| E|--------------------7-----------------------7---9----------------------------|
E Abm A F#m B
E Abm A F#m B
Shaam bhi koi, jaise he nadi, Leher leher jaise beh rahi hain
E Abm A F#m B
Koi ankahee koi ansuni baat dheeme keh rahi hai
E Abm A F#m B
Kahi na kahi jaagi hui hai koi arzo
E Abm A B
Kahi na kahi khoye huye se hain main aur tu
E Emaj7 Add9 Badd11
Ke boom boom boom para para, Hain khamosh dono
E Emaj7 Add9 Badd11
Ke boom boom boom para para, Hain madhosh dono
E A D B
Jo gumsum gumsum hain ye fizayein, Jo kehti sunti hain yeh nigahein
E A Am
Gumsum gumsum hai yeh fizayein hain na
E C Bm G D E A B E
E Abm A F#m B
Suhani suhani,hai ye kahani, Jo khamoshi sunati hai
E Abm A F#m B
Jise dur chaha hoga woh mera, Mujhe woh ye batai hai
E Abm A F#m B
Mein magan hu par na jaanu, Kab aane wala hai woh pal, jab
E Abm A B
Holein holein dhire dhire, Khilega dil kahin kaval
E Emaj7 Add9 Badd11
Ke boom boom boom para para, Hain khamosh dono
E Emaj7 Add9 Badd11
Ke boom boom boom para para, Hain madhosh dono
E A D B
Jo gumsum gumsum hain ye fizayein, Jo kehti sunti hain yeh nigahein
E A Am
Gumsum gumsum hai yeh fizayein hain na
E Abm A F#m B
Ye Kaisa samay hain, Kaisa sama hai, Ke shaam hai pighal rahi
E Abm A F#m B
yeh sab kuch haseen hai, Yeh sab kuch jawa hain, hain zindagi machal rahi
E Abm A F#m B
Jagmagati jhilmilati palak palak pe khwab hai
E Abm A B
Sun ye hawayein gungunaayein jo geet lajawab hai
E Emaj7 Add9 Badd11
Ke boom boom boom para para, Hain khamosh dono
E Emaj7 Add9 Badd11
Ke boom boom boom para para, Hain madhosh dono
E A D B
Jo gumsum gumsum hain ye fizayein, Jo kehti sunti hain yeh nigahein
E A Am
Gumsum gumsum hai yeh fizayein hain na
Video Lesson
Watch the Sham Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)
Strumming Pattern Explained
duDu duDu
Start with a soft downstroke to establish the groove.
The duDu pattern should flow smoothly using relaxed wrist movement.
Place a slight accent on the 3rd strum to create the signature rhythm of the song.
Keep the strumming light and airy to match the mellow vibe.
Avoid very aggressive strumming — the song sounds best when played gently.
Practice slowly on E - Abm - A - F#m - B before playing the full progression.
Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)
The character of the song comes from color chords like Emaj7 and Aadd9, so make sure the open strings ring clearly.
When playing Emaj7, keep your fingers relaxed so the upper notes sound clean.
For Aadd9 and Badd11, maintain proper finger spacing to avoid muting the high strings.
Focus on smooth transitions between E - Abm - A - F#m - B, as this progression repeats through most of the song.
Keep the rhythm consistent — the groove matters more than playing loudly.
If extended chords feel difficult, first practice the progression with E - G#m - A - F#m - B, then switch back to the original voicings.
FAQs
Q: What chords are used in Shaam?
A: The song mainly uses E, Abm (G#m), A, F#m, and B along with extended chords like Emaj7, Aadd9, and Badd11.
Q: Is Shaam easy to play on guitar?
A: It is beginner to intermediate level because of the extended chord shapes and groove-based strumming.
Q: Do I need a capo to play Shaam?
A: No, the song is played in standard tuning without a capo.
Q: What strumming pattern works best for Shaam?
A: The pattern duDu duDu with an accent on the third strum recreates the relaxed groove of the original track.
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Final Thoughts
Shaam sounds best when played softly with relaxed strumming and smooth chord transitions. Focus on keeping the rhythm steady while allowing the extended chords to ring clearly. Once the groove settles in, the song becomes very enjoyable and atmospheric to play on guitar.
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