Sooraj Dooba Hai

How to play Sooraj Dooba Hai by Arijit Singh on guitar

This song is a fun one to learn because it has a bright, driving feel and a steady pulse that keeps you moving. At about 128 BPM, it sits in a lively pocket that sounds confident and upbeat when you lock in with the changes.

You get a mix of open shapes and barre shapes, so the left hand has to stay relaxed and ready. The opening progression, Gm - A# - G# - A#, is the main change to watch out for, since it asks you to move cleanly between closely related grips without losing time.

Start by looping that opening progression slowly until the shifts feel automatic. Then add the rest of the chart in short sections, keeping your strums even and your changes tight. Once the shapes are solid, bring the tempo up in small steps until you can play it smoothly at speed.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.