“Channa Mereya” is a soulful and melancholic song from the Bollywood movie “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”. The song is sung by the talented and versatile singer Arijit Singh and has been composed by the legendary Pritam. The lyrics of the song have been written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and it beautifully portrays the pain and heartache of unrequited love.
The song starts with a mellifluous and mournful guitar riff that sets the mood for the rest of the song. As Arijit Singh starts to sing, the listener is transported into a world of heartache and sorrow. The lyrics of the song are simple yet powerful, expressing the pain and longing that comes with unrequited love. The lines “Channa Mereya, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Jeena Yahan, Marna Yahan, Iske Siva Jaana Kahan” (Oh my beloved, this heart is complicated, to live here, to die here, where else to go), capture the essence of the song and the emotions that it conveys.
The chords for “Channa Mereya” are simple yet elegant, and can be played on a guitar or piano. The song is played in the key of C Major and the chords used are C, G, Am, F, and Dm. The progression of the chords is as follows: C, G, Am, F, C, G, F, C. The simplicity of the chords is what makes the song so timeless and easy to play.
Channa Mereya Lyrics with Chords
Verse 1
…………..Am
Achchaa chalta hoon
………………….F
Duaaon mein yaad rakhna
………Dm
Mere zikr kaa
……………….C G
Zubaan pe swaad rakhnaa
…………..Am
Achchaa chalta hoon
………………….F
Duaaon mein yaad rakhna
………Dm
Mere zikr kaa
……………….C G
Zubaan pe swaad rakhnaa
……….Am
Dil ke sandookon mein
…………………..F
Mere achchhe kaam rakhna
…………Dm
Chitthi taaron mein bhi
……………..C G
Mera tu salaam rakhnaa
Am F
Andhera tera, maine le liya
……..Dm
Meraa ujla sitaara tere
C G
Naam kiyaa
…………Am
Channa mereya mereya
………….F
Channa mereya mereeya
……….Dm
Channa mereya mereya
…….C G
Beliya oo piyaa
Verse 2
Am
Mehfil mein teri
F
Hum na rahein jo
Dm
Gham to nahi hai,
C G
Gham to nahi hai
Am
Kisse hamaare,
F
Nazdeekiyon ke
Dm
Kam to nahi hain,
C G
Kam to nahi hain
Am F
Kitni dafaa, subah ko meri
Dmm
Tere aangan mein baithe maine
C G
Shaam kiyaa
…………Am
Channa mereya mereya
………….F
Channa mereya mereeya
………….Dm
Channa mereya mereya
…….C G
Beliya oo piyaa ] – 2
Music:
Tere rukh se apnaa raasta
Mod ke chalaa ..
Chandan hoon main apni khushboo
Chhod ke chalaa ..
Mann ki maaya rakh ke tere
Takiye tale
Bairaagi bairaagi kaa sooti chola
Odh ke chalaa ..
Ooo piyaa
Conclusion :
Channa Mereya” is a timeless and powerful song that perfectly captures the pain and heartache of unrequited love. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, the chords are simple yet elegant, and the music is haunting and soulful. The song has become a classic in Bollywood, and it is a testament to the talent of Arijit Singh, Pritam, and Amitabh Bhattacharya. Whether you are a fan of Bollywood music or not, “Channa Mereya” is a song that is sure to touch your heart and leave a lasting impression.
