Singer: Atif Aslam
Scale: E Major
Chords Used: E, A, G#m, C#m
Capo: Optional – Use Capo on 4th Fret to simplify chords
Strumming Pattern: D DU UDU

Version 1: Without Capo (Original Chords)

Verse 1

E
Hona tha pyaar...
E                A
Hona tha pyaar hua meray yaar
G#m               A
Aaye nazar, chehray hazaar
E                A
Hona tha pyaar, hua meray yaar

Verse 2

C#m                 G#m        A
Tere dil ke shehar mein ghar mera ho gaya
C#m                 G#m        A
Sapna dekha jo tune, woh mera ho gaya
E                 A
Doobey to yun, jaise ho paar

Hook

E                A
Hona tha pyaar, hua meray yaar

Verse 3

C#m                 G#m        A
Thaamey dilo ki baahein, hum aate saalon mein
C#m                 G#m        A
Paaye jawab humne, tere sawaalon mein
E                 A
Khwabon ki dor, tootey na yaar

Final Hook

E                A
Hona tha pyaar, hua meray yaar
E                A
Hona tha pyaar...

Version 2: With Capo on 4th Fret (Play in C Shape)

Chords Used with Capo:

E → C
A → F
G#m → Em
C#m → Am

Verse 1 (Capo 4)

C
Hona tha pyaar...
C                F
Hona tha pyaar hua meray yaar
Em                F
Aaye nazar, chehray hazaar
C                F
Hona tha pyaar, hua meray yaar

Verse 2 (Capo 4)

Am                 Em       F
Tere dil ke shehar mein ghar mera ho gaya
Am                 Em       F
Sapna dekha jo tune, woh mera ho gaya
C                 F
Doobey to yun, jaise ho paar

Hook (Capo 4)

C                F
Hona tha pyaar, hua meray yaar

Verse 3 (Capo 4)

Am                 Em       F
Thaamey dilo ki baahein, hum aate saalon mein
Am                 Em       F
Paaye jawab humne, tere sawaalon mein
C                 F
Khwabon ki dor, tootey na yaar

Final Hook (Capo 4)

C                F
Hona tha pyaar, hua meray yaar
C                F
Hona tha pyaar...

Tips for Guitarists

  • Capo makes it easier to sing and play using open chords.
  • The mood is soft and romantic – fingerpicking or mellow strumming works great.
  • Ideal for acoustic performances or duets.

Enjoy playing “Hona Tha Pyar” with both original and simplified chord options!