How to play: Parelima by 1974 AD is a popular Nepali song in the key of E. This arrangement uses standard tuning with no capo. For ukulele, use standard GCEA tuning. The main chords are E, F#m, Asus2, B, C#m, and A.
[Verse 1] E F#m Asus2 E Parelima lukai rakhana E F#m Asus2 E angaloma bandhi rakha E F#m Asus2 E Parelima lukai rakhana E F#m Asus2 E angaloma bandhi rakha E F#m Asus2 E jana nadeu roka naroka E F#m Asus2 B udna nadeu aakasko chari jastai malai [Chorus] C#m B badhera rakha timrai mutuma C#m B yo ta timrai dhadkan ho C#m B sachera rakha timrai aakhama A B yo ta timrai sahara ho.... [Verse 2] E F#m Asus2 E manna bhitra sachi rakha na E F#m Asus2 E aakha bhitra aljhairakha E F#m Asus2 E manna bhitra sachi rakha na E F#m Asus2 E aakha bhitra aljhairakha E F#m Asus2 E ramna deuna timro aakhama E F#m basa basna deu Asus2 C#m B timro hridaya ko dhuk dhuki ma [Chorus] C#m B badhera rakha timrai mutuma C#m B yo ta timrai dhadkana ho C#m B sachera rakha timrai aakhama A B yo ta timrai sahara ho
Chords Used
- E — E major
- F#m — F-sharp minor
- Asus2 — A suspended 2
- B — B major
- C#m — C-sharp minor
- A — A major
Song Info
- Artist: 1974 AD
- Key: E
- Capo: No capo
- Guitar Tuning: Standard EADGBE
- Ukulele Tuning: Standard GCEA
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Strumming Pattern
The listed rhythm follows a steady four-beat pattern: 1 2 3 4 &. Start slowly with consistent down-strums, then add up-strums between the beats for a smoother acoustic feel.
Practice Tips
- Start with the opening progression E → F#m → Asus2 → E. This pattern repeats several times.
- Pay particular attention to the transition between F#m and Asus2, as it appears frequently.
- The chorus uses C#m → B repeatedly, followed by A → B. Practise these changes separately.
- Asus2 gives the verse its characteristic open sound, so let the strings ring rather than cutting the chord short.
- For Verse 2, practise the E → F#m → Asus2 → E progression first before adding the longer lyric phrases.
- Keep the strumming relaxed and even. The song works particularly well with a gentle acoustic accompaniment.
- No capo is required for the chords as written.
- Use Intermediate mode above to display the chord diagrams inline.