Ve Maahi Guitar Chords (Kesari – Arijit Singh)
Looking for Ve Maahi guitar chords? This page provides the complete chord sheet, strumming pattern, and tips to play it smoothly. The song is in standard tuning with no capo required, and it uses chords like Cadd9, making it perfect for anyone who wants to capture the soulful vibe of this track from Kesari. Follow the strumming pattern carefully to get the feel just like the original.
Song Details
Artist: Arijit Singh
Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
Capo: No
Tricky Chords: Cadd9 (x32310)
Strumming Pattern: D DU UD UD DUDU
Watch the Ve Maahi Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)
C Cadd9 C
C Cadd9 C
C Cadd9 C (Play the pattern continuously)
O maahi ve, o maahi ve
Mahi mainu chhadyo naa
Ke tere bin dil naiyo lagna
Jithe ve tu chalna ae
Maahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna
Tu jee sakti nahi
Main jee sakta nahi
Koi dusri main sharta ve rakhta nahi
Kya tere baju mera
C Am
Sachiyan mohabbata ve
F G
O maahi kithe aur naiyo milna
(Kithe aur naiyo milna)
C Am
Jithe ve tu chalna han
F G
Mahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna
(Pichhe pichhe chalna)
C Cadd9 C
O maahi ve, o maahi ve
C Cadd9 C
Dil vich tere yaara mainu rahne de
Aankhon se yeh aankhon wali gal kahne de
C G
Dil vich tere yaara mainu rahne de
Am Em
Aankhon se yeh aankhon wali gal kahne de
C Cadd9 C
Dhadkan dil di ae tainu pahchane
Tu mera hai main hun teri rab bhi yeh jane
F
Tu rah sakti nahi
G
Main rah sakta nahi
F G
Tere bin yaara hor kithe takda nahi
F G C
Kya tere baju mera
C Am
Rang tera chhadya ve
F G
Ke hund koi rang naiyo chadna
(Rang naiyo chadna)
C Am
Jithe ve tu chalna han
F G
Maahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna
(Pichhe pichhe chalna)
C Am
Maahi mainu chhadiyo na
F G
Ke tere bina dil naiyo lagna
C Am
Jithe ve tu chalna han
F G
Maahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna
C Am
Maahi mainu chhadiyo na
F G
Ke tere bina dil naiyo lagna
C Am
Jithe ve tu chalna han
F G
Maahi main tere pichhe pichhe chalna
Video Lesson
Watch the Ve Maahi Guitar Chords Lesson (Step-by-Step)
Strumming Pattern Explained
D DU UD UD DUDU
Start with a downstroke (D) to lock the groove.
Follow with DU UD UD smoothly, keeping your wrist relaxed.
Finish the sequence with DUDU, letting the chords ring naturally.
Practice slowly on C - Cadd9 - Am - F - G before playing at full tempo.
Maintain consistent dynamics: softer for verses, slightly stronger in choruses (“O maahi ve…”) to convey emotion.
Teaching Notes (PRO Tips)
Cadd9 (x32310) is the key color chord — make sure each note rings clearly.
Focus on smooth transitions between C - Cadd9 - Am - F - G in verses.
Let the chords sustain naturally during the chorus to match the original vibe.
Keep your strumming controlled; avoid over-strumming — it works best when the song breathes.
Use slight accented strums on strong beats in the chorus for emotional emphasis.
FAQs
Q: What chords are used in Ve Maahi?
A: The song mainly uses C, Cadd9, Am, F, G, Em in different sections.
Q: Is Ve Maahi easy to play on guitar?
A: Beginner to intermediate level. Cadd9 and smooth transitions may take a little practice.
Q: Do I need a capo to play Ve Maahi?
A: No, the song is played in standard tuning without a capo.
Q: What is the strumming pattern in Ve Maahi?
A: Use D DU UD UD DUDU throughout the song to capture its soulful rhythm.
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Final Thoughts
Ve Maahi sounds beautiful when played with relaxed strumming and emotional chord changes. Focus on letting Cadd9 and Am chords ring, and keep dynamics soft in verses, slightly stronger in choruses. Play with feeling — that’s what brings out the magic of this Arijit Singh track.
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