If you’re searching for a soul-soothing love song to play on guitar, Qaafirana from the movie Kedarnath is a beautiful choice. Sung by Arijit Singh and Nikhita Gandhi, this romantic track captures the essence of love and longing, with lyrics that feel like poetry.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to play Qaafirana guitar chords using simple open chords with a capo on the 2nd fret. Whether you’re performing at a gathering or strumming at home, this post will help you learn the complete chords with lyrics and strumming pattern.
🧩 Song Breakdown for Guitar Learners
- Capo Position: 2nd Fret
- Chords Used: D, Em, A, G, Bm
- Strumming Pattern: D D UUDU (or D D DUDU for beginners)
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
This song blends simplicity and emotion, making it ideal for both beginners and intermediate players who want to work on smoother chord transitions and expressive strumming.
🎵 Song Credits
- Song Title: Qaafirana
- Movie: Kedarnath
- Singers: Arijit Singh, Nikhita Gandhi
- Music Composer: Amit Trivedi
- Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
- Releasing Year: 2018
- Language: Hindi
- Country: India
🎼 Qaafirana Guitar Chords with Lyrics
(D) In waad(Em)iyon mein (A) takra (G) chuke (A) hain
(D) Humse (Em) musafir (D) yun toh (Em) kayi
(D) Dil na (Em) lagaya (A) humne (G) kisi (A) se
(D) Qisse (Em) sune (D) hain yun (Em) toh kayi
(D) Aise tum mile ho
(G) Aise tum (A) mile ho
(D) Jaise mil (G) rahi ho (Em) itr se hawa
Qaafira(D)na (Em) sa (D) hai
Ishq (D) hai (Em) ya, (D) kya hai?
(D) Aise tum mile ho
(G) Aise tum (A) mile ho
(D) Jaise mil (G) rahi ho (Em) itr se hawa
Qaafira(D)na (Em) sa (D) hai
Ishq (D) hai (Em) ya, (D) kya hai?
(D) Godi mein pahadiyon ki
Ujli dopahri (G) guzarna
Haaye haaye tere (G) saath mein, (D) acha lage
(D) Dhalti shaam (A) ne (Bm) bataya hai
Ki door (G) manzil (A) pe raat hai
(D) Mujhko tasalli (A) hai yeh
Ki (Bm) hone (G) talak raat hum dono saath (D) hain (Em)
(D) Sang chal rahe hain
(G) Sang chal (A) rahe hain
(D) Dhoop ke kinaare (Em) chhaaon ki tarah
Qaaf(Em)irana sa (D) hai
(D) Ishq hai (Em) ya, (D) kya hai?
(D) Aise tum mile ho
(G) Aise tum (A) mile ho
(D) Jaise mil (G) rahi ho (Em) itr se hawa
Qaafira(D)na (Em) sa (D) hai
Ishq (D) hai (Em) ya, (D) kya hai?
(D) Aise tum mile ho
(G) Aise tum (A) mile ho
(D) Jaise mil (G) rahi ho (Em) itr se hawa
Qaafira(D)na (Em) sa (D) hai
Ishq (D) hai (Em) ya, (D) kya hai?
💡 Tips for Playing Qaafirana on Guitar
- Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original pitch of the song.
- Focus on mastering the soft transitions between D, Em, G, A, and Bm.
- For beginners, use a simplified strumming pattern (D D D D) before moving to D D UUDU.
- Maintain a gentle touch to capture the emotional depth of the song.
- Practice the Bm chord separately if it feels challenging—it appears only once and is a good opportunity to improve barre chords.
Playing Qaafirana guitar chords can improve both your rhythm and expression—making it a great addition to your practice list or performance set.
