‘Kal Ho Na Ho,’ a treat to the ears, is a song from the Filmi genre from the 2003 movie of the same name. The song melancholy sings the unpredictability of life and the desire to make the most of your life. The voice behind this Hindi song is the ever-so-melodic Sonu Nigam, while the lyrics were by the renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar. The composition is by the Amar-Akbar-Anthony of the Hindi music industry, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
It’s time for some trivia now! Did you know that Sonu Nigam was unavailable when the song was to be recorded? However, Karan was adamant about having Sonu Nigam sing the song instead of opting for someone else. Karan waited for a month before Sonu could sing this mesmerizing song. In a later interview, Sonu said, “I believe every piece of art has its own destiny. I was meant to sing the biggest song in the history of Indian film music, and I can only thank God that the most loved song of all time came to me.”
This iconic track from one of the most beloved movies of all time garnered several awards and recognition from critics. It made it to the Hindustan Times’s list of ‘Song of the Century,’ hailing as one of the most unforgettable tunes in recent times. The song was also featured in Outlook magazine’s ‘20 Best Hindi Film Songs Ever’ list. Along with these honours, the song also helped Sonu Nigam garner the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. Sonu Nigam and Javed Akhtar also won two awards each: one IIFA award and one Filmfare award. The song stands as a remarkable achievement for everyone associated with it.
If you particularly love the ‘Har pal yahaan..’ segment of the song, you’d be surprised to know that the music for this segment was inspired by the music of RD Burman, as shared in an interview by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. In another interview, the trio expressed their love for this song by saying, “The song closest to their hearts is undoubtedly Kal Ho Na Ho.”
If you have been looking for a detailed piano lesson on this timeless classic, your search is finally over. Our piano song lesson on ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ is all that you need to master this track. Our instructor, Harrison Light, has shared some great insights in the ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ song tutorial, ensuring learners of all skill levels can easily learn this tune on the piano. Harrison is a versatile pianist who started playing piano at the age of 5 and now holds over 20 years of experience playing it professionally.
Harrison has divided the ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ piano lesson into the following sections: Intro Piece, Vocal Section 1 and Chorus, Instrumental 1, Vocal Section 2, Instrumental 2, Song Demo, and Song Demo with Easy Chords. He has played the ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ song on piano in the key of F major. Watch the complete song tutorial to learn all the chords that make up this Bollywood Hit.
If you enjoy our ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ song piano lesson, you may also like our lessons on ‘Aane Wala Pal,’ ‘Chaand Sifarish,’ and ‘Papa Kehte Hai.’
