Kesariya Guitar Chords Arijit Singh (Brahmastra) | Easy Chords for Beginners

Song: Kesariya
Movie: Brahmastra
Singer: Arijit Singh
Music: Pritam
Difficulty: Beginner
Capo: 4th fret (optional, to match original key)

About the Song

Kesariya is one of the most loved Bollywood songs of recent years. Sung by the legendary Arijit Singh and composed by Pritam, this soulful track from the movie Brahmastra became a massive hit across India. The good news for guitar players — Kesariya uses only 4 basic chords, making it perfect for beginners.

Kesariya Guitar Chords Arijit Singh (Brahmastra) | Easy Chords for Beginners

 

Chords Used

Chord	Fingers
Em	Easy open chord
C	Basic open chord
G	Standard open chord
D	Basic open chord

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Chord Progression

Verse:
Em – C – G – D

Chorus (Kesariya…):
Em – C – G – D

Bridge:
C – G – Em – D

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Strumming Pattern

D = Down stroke
U = Up stroke

Pattern: D DU UDU
Count:   1 2  3 4

Slow tempo for verse, slightly faster for chorus

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Song Structure with Chords

Intro:
Em – C – G – D (x2)

Verse 1:
(Kesariya tera ishq hai piyaa…)
Em – C – G – D

Chorus:
(Kesariya, Kesariya…)
Em – C – G – D

Verse 2:
(Tu hi mera pehla pyaar…)
Em – C – G – D

Bridge:
C – G – Em – D

Outro:
Em – C – G – D (fade out)

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Beginner Tips

• Practice each chord shape slowly before playing full song
• Use a capo on 4th fret to match Arijit Singh's original key
• Start with simple downstrokes only, then add the full strumming pattern
• This song sounds beautiful even on acoustic guitar without capo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Kesariya easy to play on guitar?
Yes! It uses only 4 chords — Em, C, G, D — which are all beginner-friendly open chords.

Q: What capo position for Kesariya?
Use capo on the 4th fret to play in the original key and sing along with Arijit Singh.

Q: Can I play Kesariya without a capo?
Yes, you can play Em – C – G – D without capo. It will sound in a lower key but still sounds great.

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