Tum Ho Toh Guitar Chords | Vishal Mishra | Saiyaara

Tum Ho Toh Guitar Chords (Saiyaara – Vishal Mishra)

Looking for Tum Ho Toh guitar chords? In this lesson, you’ll find the complete chord sheet, strumming pattern, and simple tips to make it sound just like the original. The song is in standard tuning, no capo is needed, and it uses beginner-friendly chords with just a couple of barre shapes (B & F#).

Song Details

Artist: Vishal Mishra

Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)

Capo: No

Chords Used: B, D#m, E, C#m, F#, G#m

Tricky Chords: B, F# (barre chords)

Strumming Pattern: DddDdddd (accent on 1st & 4th strum)

Watch the Tum Ho Toh Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)

B D#m E C#m F#

      B                      D#m

In hatho mein jabse hai

         E                         F#

Aaya hai haath tumhaara

           B                D#m

Jaise dariya ki halchal ko

        C#m                    F#

Mil jaaye koi kinaara

                               C#m  

Tumhare sang aawargi bhi

    D#m            E                        G#m    F#

Aawaargi bhi deti hai jaise sukoon

                            E                     

Tumhare sang har ek lamha

  F#                        C#m                    F#  

Har ek lamha yaadein nayi main bunu

         E                       B

Tum ho toh subah nayi hai

            E                       B

Tum ho toh shaame haseen hain

       E                       F#

Ek duniya sapno si hai

       E                       F#

Tum ho to is pe yaqeen hai

         E       F#              B

Tum ho toh sab achha hai

        E       F#              B

Tum ho to waqt thama hai

        G#m      F#    E

Tum ho to ye lamha hai

        C#m                    F#  

Tum ho to iss mein sada hai

         E       F#              B          E       F#              B

Tum ho to

 G#m       F#                E     C#m   F#

Iss lamhe mein sada hai

Tum mile in dardon mein raahat ban ke

Tum mile ik sufi ki chahat ban ke

Main kya kahun koi lavz hi qabil nahi hain

Par mujhko itna hai pata

Tumhaari in aankhon se saare

Aankhon se sare le lu andhere tere

Meri jaan abhi batenge mil ke

Baatenge mil ke saare savere mer?

Tum ho to dhoop hai maddham

Tum ho to chhaav hai har dam

Tum ho to haqq mein hai

Mere aat-jaate ye mausam

       E       F#              B

Tum ho toh sab achha hai

        E       F#              B

Tum ho to waqt thama hai

        G#m      F#    E

Tum ho to ye lamha hai

        C#m                    F#  

Tum ho to iss mein sada hai

    E   D#m          C#m                B

Hum, na jaane aise hum kab hanse the

   E   D#m          C#m            F#

Hum aise hi besabab jee rahe the

 E                           F#        

Meri ye duaaein sun li kisi ne

 C#m                           D#m

Lagta hai sach mein khuda hai

  E                           F#     

Aise to koi bhi milta kahaan hai

 G#m                      C#m

Jaise mujhko tu mila

                           E       

Tumhare sang jo bhi mila hai

F#                      E                       B

Ab ek pal bhi khona nahi hai mujhe

                              E                       F#

Tumhare sang raato jagg ke dekhu tumhe

          E                       F#

Bas sona nahi hai mujhe

       E       F#              B

Tum ho toh sab achha hai

        E       F#              B

Tum ho to waqt thama hai

        G#m      F#    E

Tum ho to ye lamha hai

        C#m                    F#  

Tum ho to iss mein sada hai

       E       F#              B

Tum ho toh sab achha hai

        E       F#              B

Tum ho to waqt thama hai

        G#m      F#    E

Tum ho to ye lamha hai

        C#m                    F#  

Tum ho to iss mein sada hai

Video Lesson

Watch the Tum Ho Toh Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)

Strumming Pattern Explained

DddDdddd

Start with a strong downstroke to establish the groove.

The next few lighter downstrokes keep the rhythm moving without sounding too heavy.

Place a slight emphasis on the 4th downstroke to bring out the groove of the song.

Keep the strumming hand relaxed so the rhythm flows naturally.

Practice slowly first and focus on maintaining consistent timing and dynamics.

Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)

Practice the B and F# barre chords slowly at first to ensure every string rings clearly.

If barre chords feel difficult, try using partial barre shapes initially and build finger strength gradually.

Keep your chord transitions between B - D#m - E smooth, since these changes happen frequently.

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

Play along with the original track once you’re comfortable with the chords to lock in the timing.

FAQs

Q: Do I need a capo to play Tum Ho Toh on guitar?

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

Q: Is Tum Ho Toh suitable for beginners?

A: Yes, but beginners may need some practice with the barre chords B and F#.

Q: Which chords are used in Tum Ho Toh?

A: The main chords used are B, D#m, E, C#m, F#, and G#m.

Q: What is the most challenging part of the song for beginners?

A: The barre chords and smooth chord transitions are usually the trickiest parts.

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Final Thoughts

Tum Ho Toh is a beautiful song to practice expressive strumming and smooth chord transitions. Once you get comfortable with the barre chords and the rhythm pattern, the song flows very naturally. Focus on keeping your strumming relaxed and letting the chords ring out clearly to capture the emotional feel of the song.

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