Bollywood Pop · Intermediate

Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Guitar Chords — A.R. Rahman | Capo 3

Guitar chords by A.R. Rahman / Rashid Ali · Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na · Key of E Minor

🎸 Guitar Intermediate 🎵 Key: E Minor 🎚 Capo: 3rd fret 🎼 Standard (E A D G B E)

About This Song

Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi from the 2008 Bollywood hit Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na is one of A.R. Rahman's most beloved guitar-friendly compositions. Sung by Rashid Ali, the song uses a Capo on the 3rd fret with open chord shapes in E Minor, sounding in G Minor on the original recording. The verse moves through Em–Am–Em–Am and Em–C–D–Em patterns, while the chorus introduces a satisfying G/D/Em movement. The D/G/C/Am sequence in the bridge gives the song its uplifting, breezy quality. All chord shapes are standard open position — no exotic fingerings needed. A JBX Music student favourite for its cheerful, singable melody.

Chords Used

EmAmCDGBm
Strumming D DU UDU

How to Play Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Chords — Full Chord Sheet

Opening

EmAmEmAm
EmCDEm

Verse

EmAm
EmAm
EmAmEm
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Bridge

GDEm
GDEm
EmAmEm
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DGCAm

Pre-Chorus

EmAmEmAm
EmAm
AmEm

Verse (repeat)

GDEm
GDEm
EmAmEmAm
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DGCAm

Outro

EmAmEmAm
EmAm
AmEm

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords are in Kabhi Kabhi Aditi?

Kabhi Kabhi Aditi uses Em, Am, C, D, G, and Bm — with Capo on the 3rd fret in E Minor (sounds in G Minor).

What capo position for Kabhi Kabhi Aditi?

Place the capo on the 3rd fret to match the original A.R. Rahman recording from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.

Is Kabhi Kabhi Aditi easy on guitar?

It is intermediate level. All open chord shapes but the song has several distinct sections requiring chord variety. Great for building chord vocabulary.

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