Harmonium & Bansuri

Sargam

Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani

Sa: Safed 6 (A)A Natural (Medium)1956Chori ChoriRetro Classics (50s–80s)Romantic
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How to Play Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani Sargam Notes

Learn aaja sanam madhur chandni piano notes with step-by-step swarlipi notation, featuring complete aaja sanam madhur chandani keyboard notes and chori chori piano notes. Perfect for beginners and classical music enthusiasts mastering old is gold piano notes.

Composed by Shankar–Jaikishan and sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey with lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri for Raj Kapoor and Nargis in Chori Chori (1956). Learn every magical note with precision.

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Indian Sargam (swarlipi) For harmonium, bansuri, and vocal practice — not Western piano letter notes.

Sargam notation

S R G M · सा रे ग म
  • S
  • R
  • G
  • M
  • P
  • D
  • N
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Chorus

Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein Hum

S m S S S S n. S r r g. r S

Tum Mile Toh Veerane Mein Bhi Aa Jayegi Bahaar

S r S n. d. n. S n. d. P. d. n. d. m. d. P. m.

Jhoomne Lagega Aasmaan

S S d. d. P. P. m. m. S g. S

Jhoomne Lagega Aasmaan

S S d. d. P. P. m. m. S g. S

Kehta Hai Dil Aur Machalta Hai Dil

m m S S S S n. S r r g. r S

More Saajan Le Chal Mujhe Taaron Ke Paar

S r S n. d. n. S n. d. P. d. n. d. m. d. P. m.

Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Yahaan

S S d. d. P. P. m. m. S g. S

Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Yahaan

S S d. d. P. P. m. m. S g. S

Verse

Bheegi Bheegi Raat Mein

S m m P P m P d

Dil Ka Daaman Thaam Le

d P m g. r S S g. r m g. r S

Khoi Khoi Zindagi Hardam Tera Naam Le

S m. m. P. m. P. d. d. P. m. g. r S S S g. r m g. r S

Chaand Ki Behki Nazar

S g. g. g. g. R g. m

Keh Rahi Hai Pyaar Kar

r r r r r r S r g.

Zindagi Hai Ek Safar, Kaun Jaane Kal Kidhar

S S S S S n. S r n. d. d. m. d. g. r S

Chaand Ki Behki Nazar

S g. g. g. g. R g. m

Keh Rahi Hai Pyaar Kar

r r r r r r S r g.

Zindagi Hai Ek Safar, Kaun Jaane Kal Kidhar

S S S S S n. S r n. d. d. m. d. g. r S

Verse 2

Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein Hum

S m S S S S n. S r r g. r S

Tum Mile Toh Veerane Mein Bhi Aa Jayegi Bahaar

S r S n. d. n. S n. d. P. d. n. d. m. d. P. m.

Jhoomne Lagega Aasmaan

S S d. d. P. P. m. m. S g. S

Jhoomne Lagega Aasmaan

S S d. d. P. P. m. m. S g. S

Kehta Hai Dil Aur Machalta Hai Dil

m m S S S S n. S r r g. r S

More Saajan Le Chal Mujhe Taaron Ke Paar

S r S n. d. n. S n. d. P. d. n. d. m. d. P. m.

Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Yahaan

S S d. d. P. P. m. m. S g. S

Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Yahaan

S S d. d. P. P. m. m. S g. S

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Chorus

Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein Hum

सा म सा सा सा सा नि़॒ सा रे॒ रे॒ ग़॒ रे॒ सा

Tum Mile Toh Veerane Mein Bhi Aa Jayegi Bahaar

सा रे॒ सा नि़॒ ध़॒ नि़॒ सा नि़॒ ध़॒ प़ ध़॒ नि़॒ ध़॒ म़ ध़॒ प़ म़

Jhoomne Lagega Aasmaan

सा सा ध़॒ ध़॒ प़ प़ म़ म़ सा ग़॒ सा

Jhoomne Lagega Aasmaan

सा सा ध़॒ ध़॒ प़ प़ म़ म़ सा ग़॒ सा

Kehta Hai Dil Aur Machalta Hai Dil

म म सा सा सा सा नि़॒ सा रे॒ रे॒ ग़॒ रे॒ सा

More Saajan Le Chal Mujhe Taaron Ke Paar

सा रे॒ सा नि़॒ ध़॒ नि़॒ सा नि़॒ ध़॒ प़ ध़॒ नि़॒ ध़॒ म़ ध़॒ प़ म़

Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Yahaan

सा सा ध़॒ ध़॒ प़ प़ म़ म़ सा ग़॒ सा

Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Yahaan

सा सा ध़॒ ध़॒ प़ प़ म़ म़ सा ग़॒ सा

Verse

Bheegi Bheegi Raat Mein

सा म म प प म प ध॒

Dil Ka Daaman Thaam Le

ध॒ प म ग़॒ रे॒ सा सा ग़॒ रे॒ म ग़॒ रे॒ सा

Khoi Khoi Zindagi Hardam Tera Naam Le

सा म़ म़ प़ म़ प़ ध़॒ ध़॒ प़ म़ ग़॒ रे॒ सा सा सा ग़॒ रे॒ म ग़॒ रे॒ सा

Chaand Ki Behki Nazar

सा ग़॒ ग़॒ ग़॒ ग़॒ रे ग़॒ म

Keh Rahi Hai Pyaar Kar

रे॒ रे॒ रे॒ रे॒ रे॒ रे॒ सा रे॒ ग़॒

Zindagi Hai Ek Safar, Kaun Jaane Kal Kidhar

सा सा सा सा सा नि़॒ सा रे॒ नि़॒ ध़॒ ध़॒ म़ ध़॒ ग़॒ रे॒ सा

Chaand Ki Behki Nazar

सा ग़॒ ग़॒ ग़॒ ग़॒ रे ग़॒ म

Keh Rahi Hai Pyaar Kar

रे॒ रे॒ रे॒ रे॒ रे॒ रे॒ सा रे॒ ग़॒

Zindagi Hai Ek Safar, Kaun Jaane Kal Kidhar

सा सा सा सा सा नि़॒ सा रे॒ नि़॒ ध़॒ ध़॒ म़ ध़॒ ग़॒ रे॒ सा

Verse 2

Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein Hum

सा म सा सा सा सा नि़॒ सा रे॒ रे॒ ग़॒ रे॒ सा

Tum Mile Toh Veerane Mein Bhi Aa Jayegi Bahaar

सा रे॒ सा नि़॒ ध़॒ नि़॒ सा नि़॒ ध़॒ प़ ध़॒ नि़॒ ध़॒ म़ ध़॒ प़ म़

Jhoomne Lagega Aasmaan

सा सा ध़॒ ध़॒ प़ प़ म़ म़ सा ग़॒ सा

Jhoomne Lagega Aasmaan

सा सा ध़॒ ध़॒ प़ प़ म़ म़ सा ग़॒ सा

Kehta Hai Dil Aur Machalta Hai Dil

म म सा सा सा सा नि़॒ सा रे॒ रे॒ ग़॒ रे॒ सा

More Saajan Le Chal Mujhe Taaron Ke Paar

सा रे॒ सा नि़॒ ध़॒ नि़॒ सा नि़॒ ध़॒ प़ ध़॒ नि़॒ ध़॒ म़ ध़॒ प़ म़

Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Yahaan

सा सा ध़॒ ध़॒ प़ प़ म़ म़ सा ग़॒ सा

Lagta Nahin Hai Dil Yahaan

सा सा ध़॒ ध़॒ प़ प़ म़ म़ सा ग़॒ सा

Harmonium practice tips

Set your root key (Sa) on Safed 6 (A). Notes marked with dot below (.N, .D) belong to Mandra Saptak (lower octave), while plain notes are Madhya Saptak.

Bansuri playing tips

For optimal pitch matching with the original song, use an A Natural (Medium) Bansuri. Notes marked with an apostrophe (') belong to Taar Saptak (high octave) and require tighter embouchure and faster air velocity. Lowercase notes indicate Komal swaras (half-hole covering).

Also suited for vocal riyaz — sing the swaras under each lyric line at a slow tempo.

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Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani
Song Info
Movie Chori Chori
Singer Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey
Composer Shankar–Jaikishan
Lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri
Label Saregama
Root Note (Sa / सा) Safed 6 (A)
Harmonium Scale Safed 6 (A)
Flute Key A Natural (Medium)

Video for Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I read the Sargam notation for Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani?

Sargam uses Indian swara names — Sa (सा), Re (रे), Ga (ग), Ma (म), Pa (प), Dha (ध), Ni (नी). A dot below a swara (e.g. .N) means the lower octave (Mandra Saptak); an apostrophe above (e.g. S') means the higher octave (Taar Saptak). Komal (flat) and teevra (sharp) variants are marked in the notation. Follow each lyric line with the swaras underneath and practice slowly on harmonium or bansuri. For a full walkthrough, see How to read Sargam notes on Kpnotes.

Which root note (Sa) and scale should I use for Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani?

Root Note (Sa): Safed 6 (A) (tune Tanpura to this pitch). Harmonium: Set Sa key on Safed 6 (A). Bansuri: A Natural (Medium) flute recommended (3 holes closed = Sa).

What notation formats are on this Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani Sargam page?

This page includes: Sargam swaras (S R G M), Hindi script सरगम, YouTube reference video. Use the tabs above the notes to switch between Latin swaras and Hindi script when both are available.

Is this piano letter notes or Sargam?

This page is Indian classical Sargam for harmonium and bansuri — not Western piano letter notes. Open the piano letter notes version →

Is Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani suitable for beginners on harmonium or bansuri?

Start at a slow tempo and learn one phrase at a time. Set your harmonium Sa to the recommended scale, match the flute size to the suggested pitch, and loop difficult passages before connecting sections. The practice tips on this page explain octave markers for your instrument.

Who is the singer for Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani?

Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey

Who composed Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandani?

Shankar–Jaikishan

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