If you are looking for Afreen Afreen guitar chords, this guide will help you play the beautiful Coke Studio version of this timeless song on guitar. The song has a rich, flowing melody, but the chord progression can be made quite manageable for an intermediate guitarist. In this lesson, you will find the Afreen Afreen guitar chords, lyrics with chords, capo information, a simple strumming pattern, difficulty level, and a dedicated strumming video guide to help you practice along.
The version covered here is the popular Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan rendition from Coke Studio Pakistan Season 9. The arrangement combines the classic poetry and melody of Afreen Afreen with a more acoustic and contemporary presentation. The chord progression is mainly based around A, D, E, F#m, Bm and C#m, making it a rewarding song to learn if you want to improve chord changes while working on your rhythm.
Afreen Afreen Guitar Chords and Strumming Pattern
For this arrangement, you can play the song without a capo. The chords supplied for this version are arranged around the key of A.
Capo Position
Capo: No Capo
Chords Used
A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#, F#m, C# and A7
Most of the song can be played using familiar open-position chords. The F# and C# chords require a little more practice if you are still getting comfortable with barre chords.
Strumming Pattern
The recommended strumming pattern for this arrangement is:
DUD DUD DD
Here, D = Downstroke and U = Upstroke.
Start slowly and concentrate on keeping the rhythm consistent rather than trying to play at full speed immediately. The verses work particularly well with a softer touch, while the Afreen Afreen sections can be played with slightly stronger accents.
Difficulty
Intermediate
The song is not extremely difficult from a chord-count perspective, but the chord changes, vocal phrasing and rhythmic feel require some practice. Beginners who already know A, D, E, Bm and F#m can also learn it by practicing one section at a time.
Afreen Afreen Strumming Video Guide
Use the following short strumming tutorial while practicing the chord progression. First practice the pattern slowly, then increase the speed until it feels natural with the song.
🎸 Afreen Afreen Strumming Tutorial
Strumming Pattern: DUD DUD DD
Practice the DUD DUD DD pattern slowly first and then play it along with the song.
Afreen Afreen Song Credits
🎵 Song Credits
Song Title: Afreen Afreen
Movie/Album Name: Coke Studio Pakistan Season 9, Episode 2
Singers/Artists: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan
Music Composition/Arrangement: Faakhir Mehmood
Original Artist: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Releasing Year: 2016
Language: Urdu
Country: Pakistan
Afreen Afreen is originally associated with Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, while the widely popular Coke Studio Season 9 version was performed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan and arranged by Faakhir Mehmood. The Coke Studio rendition was released in 2016.
Afreen Afreen Guitar Chords with Lyrics
The following arrangement places the guitar chord directly before the word or phrase where the chord change occurs. This makes it easier to follow the lyrics while playing guitar.
[Verse 1]
(E) Aisa dekha nahi khoob-soorat (A) koyi
Jism jaise (E) ajanta ki moorat (A) koyi
Jism jaise (A) nigaahon pah (A) jaadu koy
Jism (A) naghmah koy
Jism (A) khush-bu koy
Jism (D) jaise mahakli hui (A) chaandani
Jism (D) jaise machalli hui (A) raagini
Jism (C#m) jaise (D) kih (Bm) khilta hua (E) ik chaman
Jism (C#m) jaise kih (D) soorajb (Bm) ki (E) pahli kiran
Jism larsha (F#m) huwa dil-kash o (Bm) dil-nisheen
(C#m) Sandaleen (D) sandaleen
(Bm) Marmareen (E) marmareen
[Chorus]
Husn-I jaanaan ki ta (A) reef mumkin nahi
Husn-I jaanaan ki ta'reef (A) mumkin nahi
(A) Afreen (F#) afreen
(Bm) Afreen (E) afreen
Tu bhi (A) dekhe agar to (E) kahe
ham-nisheen
(C#m) Afreen (D) afreen
(Bm) Aafreen (E) afreen
Husn-I jaanaan ki (A) tareef mumkin nahi
Husn (A) jaanaan lo ta (F#m) reef (Bm) mumkin (E) nahi
[Verse 2]
Jaane kaise (A) baandhe tu ne (F#m) akhiyon ke dor
Man (D) mera khincha chaia (E) aaya lei or
Mere (A) chehre ke subh (C#) zulfon ki shaam
Mera (F#) sab kuchh hai piya (D) ab se (E) tere naam
Nazron ne (Bm) teri chhuwa
To hai yin (D) jaadu hua
Hone (Bm) lagi hoon main (E) haseen
[Chorus]
Aafreen (A) (F#m) Aafreen (A) Afreen
(A) Aafreen (F#m) Aafreen (A) Afreen
(Bm) Aafreen (C#m) Afreen (D) Afreen (E)
(Bm) Aafreen (C#m) Aafreen (D) (E) Aafreen
[Verse 3]
Chehra (E) ik phool ki tarh (A) shaadaab ha
Chehra (E) us ka hai ya koy (A) mahtaab hai
Chehra (F#m) jaise ghazal (A) chehra jaan-l ghazal
Chehra (F#m) jaise (A7) kali chehra (D) jaise (A) kanwal
Chehra (D) jaise tasawwur bhi (E) taswear bhi
Chehra (D) ik khaab bhi chehra (E) tea boor bhi
Chehra (C#m) koyi alf (D) tailawi (E) daastaan
Chehra ik (C#m) pal yaqeen (D) chehra ik pal (E) gumaan
Chehra (F#m) jaisa ke chehra (C#) kaheen (D) bhi (Bm) nahi
Maah-ru (C#m) maah-ru (D) mah-jabeen (Bm) mah-jabeen (E)
[Chorus]
Husn-I (A) jaanaan ki (E) ta reel (F#m) mumkin nahi
Husn-I (A) jaanaan ki (E) ta'reet (D) mumkin nahi
(A) Afreen (F#m) Afreen
(Bm) Afreen (E) Afreen
Tu bhi dekhe (A) agar to kahe (E) hamnsheen
(C#m) Afreen (D) afreen
(Bm) Afreen (E) afreen
Husn-I jaanaan (A) ki ta'reef mumkin nahiHow to Play Afreen Afreen on Guitar
The best way to learn Afreen Afreen guitar chords is to divide the song into small sections instead of trying to play the entire song immediately. Begin with the first verse and practice the movement between E and A. These two chords appear repeatedly and give you a good foundation for the opening.
Once the first verse feels comfortable, move to the D, C#m, Bm and E changes. The progression becomes more interesting here, especially in the lines describing the beauty of the subject. Try to make every chord ring clearly before increasing your speed.
The chorus is an excellent place to work on rhythm. The repeated Afreen Afreen phrases give you enough space to concentrate on your strumming hand. Start with simple downstrokes if the DUD DUD DD pattern feels difficult. After the chord changes become automatic, bring the complete strumming pattern back in.
The second verse has a different melodic feel because of the additional female vocal section in the Coke Studio arrangement. Keep your strumming relaxed and listen carefully to where the vocal phrases begin and end.
Tips for Playing Afreen Afreen on Guitar
1. Practice the Chord Changes Separately
Before playing with the lyrics, practice:
A → F#m → Bm → E
and
C#m → D → Bm → E
These changes occur in important parts of the song and become much easier after a few repetitions.
2. Keep the Strumming Relaxed
The DUD DUD DD pattern should not sound mechanical. Keep your wrist loose and let the downstrokes fall naturally. A relaxed right hand will make the song sound much smoother.
3. Start Slowly
Do not worry about matching the original recording immediately. Play the song at a slower tempo and focus on clean chord transitions. Once you can complete an entire verse without stopping, gradually increase the speed.
4. Give the Chorus More Energy
The verses can be played softly, while the Afreen Afreen chorus can have slightly stronger downstrokes. This small change in dynamics makes your guitar performance sound much more musical.
5. Practice the Difficult Chords
If F#, C# or A7 is difficult, practice those chord shapes independently before attempting the full song. Barre chords can initially feel uncomfortable, but they become considerably easier with regular practice.
6. Listen to the Original Arrangement
Although these guitar chords make the song easier to perform acoustically, the original Coke Studio arrangement has several vocal and instrumental details. Listen to the recording while practicing so that you can understand where the chord changes fit into the melody.
Final Words
Learning Afreen Afreen guitar chords is a great exercise for guitarists who want to combine beautiful Urdu poetry with expressive acoustic guitar playing. The song has a memorable chord progression, repeated chorus sections and enough variation to keep the practice interesting.
If you are learning this song for a performance, start with the chords and lyrics first. Once the chord progression becomes comfortable, add the DUD DUD DD strumming pattern and then work on dynamics. Playing the verses gently and giving the chorus a little more energy can make a simple acoustic arrangement sound much more expressive.
Use the strumming video above as a practice reference, and remember that clean chord changes are more important than playing quickly. Once your left hand and right hand begin working together naturally, Afreen Afreen becomes a beautiful song to play on guitar.
