How to play: Najeek by Bartika Eam Rai is a beginner-friendly ukulele song using only four chords: C, F, Am, and G. The arrangement is in C / Am and uses standard GCEA ukulele tuning. The listed strumming pattern is D-D-U-U-D-D-U.
[Intro] C F C F [Verse 1] C F Raat Dherai Paryo Dherai Dherai C F Maayaaka Kura Nagara Na Aye C F Bholi bare Kehi Thaha Nabhayi Jeewanbharika C F Dinharu Mero Naam Nagara Na Aye C Saagarma Hos Ki Aakashma F Jahikahi Maisanga Dulne C F Mera Aakha Nai Sabaibhanda Ramra Bhayejasto C F Bekamfusey Guff Nagara Na Aye [Chorus] F Am Najeek Naau Dar Laagdaicha G Am Aafnai Bhaawanaharu sanga F Shithil Cha Mutu Am Rukho Banaaeko Chu G Am Dherai Dherai Saal Lagaayi F Am Najudhaau Aakhaharu, Bhaawana Banna G Am Katti Ni Samaya Laagdaina F Kina Sodhchau Kina Eti Dar? Am G Thaha Chaina Ra? Bhaawana Haraauna Pani, Am Katti Ni Samaya Laagdaina [Verse 2] C F Timro Aatma Thaamne Kasam Kasari Diu Ma Jaba C F Aafnai Aatmalai Chineko Chaina C F Aafnai Chaayasanga Bhaagi Daudadaichu Ma C F Bhana, Timro Chaayako Jimma Kasari Linu Ma? C F Sansaar Chaadihidne Baacha Nadeu Na C Suru Suruma ta Estai ta Ho Ni F Jindaganiko Reetharule C F Esai Usai Hamilai Aljhaune Nei Ho F Am Kaash Hamro Bhet Kehi Saal Agaadi Hunthyo G Am Ya Kaash Hamro Bhet Kehi Saal Pachadi Hunthyo F Am Samaya Sahi Hunthyo Raajai Mausam Beglai Hunthyo G Am Tara Aaja Haina Najeek Na—Aau Na [Chorus] F Am Najeek Naau Dar Laagdaicha G Am Aafnai Bhaawanaharu sanga F Shithil Cha Mutu Am Rukho Banaaeko Chu G Am Dherai Dherai Saal Lagaayi F Am Najudhaau Aakhaharu, Bhaawana Banna G Am Katti Ni Samaya Laagdaina F Kina Sodhchau Kina Eti Dar? Am G Thaha Chaina Ra? Bhaawana Haraauna Pani, Am Katti Ni Samaya Laagdaina
Chords Used
- C — C major
- F — F major
- Am — A minor
- G — G major
Song Info
- Artist: Bartika Eam Rai
- Key: C / Am
- Capo: No capo specified
- Ukulele Tuning: Standard GCEA
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Chords: C, F, Am, G
Strumming Pattern
The listed strumming pattern is: D-D-U-U-D-D-U
Start slowly with the down-strums, then add the up-strums once the chord changes feel comfortable. Keep the pattern relaxed and consistent.
Practice Tips
- The song uses only four chords, making it a good choice for beginners learning ukulele.
- Start with the opening C → F progression and practise changing between the two chords smoothly.
- The chorus mainly uses F → Am → G → Am. Practise this loop separately before adding the lyrics.
- Pay attention to the Am → G transition in the chorus.
- Keep the strumming soft during the verses and gradually give the chorus a little more energy.
- Let the final chord of each phrase ring naturally rather than stopping the strings abruptly.
- Because there are only four chords, focus on maintaining a steady rhythm instead of playing too quickly.
- Use Beginner mode above to display the chord diagrams inline.