If you are looking to learn one of Bollywood’s most soulful tracks on your instrument, these Kabira piano notes with lyrics are exactly what you need. Originally from the blockbuster movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, “Kabira” is a masterpiece composed by Pritam and voiced by the versatile Tochi Raina and Rekha Bhardwaj.
Whether you are a student at a music academy or a self-taught enthusiast, this post will help you play the song easily. We have broken down the melody into simple Western classical notation (C, D, E format) so you can master the melancholic yet uplifting tune of “Kabira” on the piano, keyboard, or even a harmonium.
Scale: D Major
Difficulty: Medium (Intermediate)
🎵 Song Credits
- Song Title: Kabira
- Movie/Album Name: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
- Singers/Artists: Tochi Raina, Rekha Bhardwaj
- Music Composition by: Pritam
- Lyrics by: Amitabh Bhattacharya
- Releasing Year: 2013
- Language: Hindi
- Country: India
Kabira Piano Notes with Lyrics
Plaintext
[INTRO / PRE-CHORUS]
Banno Re Banno Meri
A B D+ E+ F#+ F#+ F#+ F#+
Chali Sasuraal Ko
F#+ G+ G+ B+ A+ G+ F#+ F#+ E+
Ankhiyon Mein Paani De Gayi
E+ E+ E+ E+ A+ F#+ F#+ E+ D+ E+
Duaa Mein Meethi Gud Dhaani Le Gayi
A+ F#+ E+ D+ C#+ B B E+ E+ E+ A+ F#+ F#+ E+ D+ D+
(Repeat 2 Times)
[VERSE 1]
Kaisi teri khudgarzi
C#+ E+ D+ C#+ B A A B
Na dhoop chune na chhaaon
D+ C#+ B A A B B A A
Kaisi teri khudgarzi
C#+ E+ D+ C#+ B A A B D+ C#+ B
Kisi thor tike na paaon
D+ C#+ B A A B B A A
[PRE-CHORUS]
Ban liya apna paigambar
F#+ G+ F#+ E+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+ E+
Tar liya tu saat samandar
F#+ G+ F#+ E+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+
Phir bhi sookha mann ke andar
F#+ G+ F#+ E+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+
Kyun reh gaya
A+ G+ G+ G+
[CHORUS]
Re Kabira maan jaa
A A E+ D+ C#+ A B
Re Faqeera maan jaa
A A E+ D+ C#+ A B C#+ B
Aaja tujhko pukaare teri parchhaaiyan
B B B F#+ F#+ G+ F#+ E+ E+ E+ D+ C#+ C#+ D+ D+ F#+ E+
Re Kabira maan jaa
A A E+ D+ C#+ A B
Re Faqeera maan jaa
A A E+ D+ C#+ A B C#+ B
Kaisa tu hai nirmohi kaisa harjaaiya
B B B F#+ F#+ G+ F#+ E+ E+ E+ D+ C#+ C#+ D+ D+ F#+ E+ F#+ E+ D+
[MUSIC INTERLUDE]
D+ D+ F#+ D+ D+ F#+ D+ D+
(Repeat 4 Times)
[VERSE 2]
Tooti chaarpaai wohi
F#+ G+ F#+ D+ E+ D+ D+ D+
Thandi purvaai rasta dekhe
F#+ G+ F#+ D+ E+ D+ D+ D+ C#+ B B E+
D+ E+ F#+ G+ F#+ E+ D+ E+
Doodhon ki malaai wohi
F#+ G+ F#+ D+ E+ D+ D+ D+
Mitti ki suraahi rasta dekhe..
F#+ G+ F#+ D+ E+ D+ D+ D+ C#+ B B E+
D+ E+ F#+ G+ F#+ E+ D+ E+
[VERSE 3]
Kaisi teri khudgarzi
C#+ E+ D+ C#+ B A A B
Lab namak rame na misri
D+ C#+ B A A B B A A
Kaisi teri khudgarzi
C#+ E+ D+ C#+ B A A B D+ C#+ B
Tujhe preet purani bisri..
D+ C#+ B A A B B A A
[BRIDGE]
Mast Maula, mast Kalander
F#+ G+ F#+ E+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+ E+
Tu hawa ka ek bavandar
F#+ G+ F#+ E+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+
Bujh ke yun andar hi andar
F#+ G+ F#+ E+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+
Kyun reh gaya..
A+ G+ G+ G+
[OUTRO]
(Repeat Chorus)
Tips for Playing Kabira on Piano
To truly capture the essence of this song while using these Kabira piano notes, keep the following tips in mind:
- The Octave Shift: Notice the
+sign next to the notes (e.g.,D+). This indicates that you should play those notes in the higher octave. The verses generally sit in the middle octave, while the chorus climbs higher to provide that emotional peak. - Expression and Touch: Kabira is a folk-sufi song. Avoid playing the notes too “mechanically.” Use a soft touch for the verses and a slightly firmer, more resonant touch for the “Re Kabira maan jaa” chorus.
- Understanding the Rhythm: The song follows a 4/4 time signature but has a distinct folk swing. If you are using a digital keyboard, a “Sufi” or “Indian Folk” rhythm patch works beautifully.
- Sustain Pedal: Use the sustain pedal sparingly during the chorus to blend the notes, especially during the “Aaja tujhko pukaare” section, but release it during the faster interludes to keep the sound clean.
Playing Kabira on piano is a rewarding experience because the melody is very intuitive. Once you memorize the transition between the low A and the high F#, the song flows naturally.
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