Lag jaa galey by Lata Mangeshkarji in Raag Pahadi
Words cannot describe this classic by Lataji. This fusion of Western waltz with a Hindustani Dadra could not be more perfect. It remains the nations favorite 61 years after it hit the airwaves.
What can I say about this song? It’s practically an anthem among singers, and one that transcends many genres and musical boundaries. Lataji considered this one of her top 6 favorites and credits it with her success and appeal over the years. Sadhana was often recalled by referring to her as the actress of this song.
Lataji is supposed to have said, that she can live of the earnings of this one song alone. She’s also claimed to have received several offers to perform this song in concerts.
As for the composer, Madan Mohan cemented his legacy with Woh Kaun Thi and songs like this, and to this day, he remains my mother’s favorite composer. We’ll explore Madanji’s compositions and body of work over time here.
Raag Pahadi - Lag Jaa Gale with lyrics and notations
The song is in dadra, a 6-beat time signature, which fits the waltz perfectly. I’m certain Lataji Queen made Raag Pahadi for generations with the magic she wove in this song, and this was recorded just a few months after her lesser-known poisoning. What a reply to her haters! Taylor Swift wishes she could have the influence that Lataji had in her prime.
Anyway, here are the notations.
S S D P D P D P D P D D | P D P D P D M P D N D P | G R S
लग जा गले के फिर ये हसीं रात हो ना हो
Lag jaa gale ke phir ye haseen raat ho na ho
S R R G P G S | S S S N R S N D | P M
शायद फिर इस जनम में मुलाकात हो ना हो
Shayad phir is janam mein mulakat ho na ho
S S D P D D D
लग जा गले ए ए
Lag jaa gale ae ae
M S N S S N R S N N | M N N R S N S N D
हम को मिली है आज ये घड़ियाँ नसीब से
Hum ko mili hai aaj ye ghadiya naseeb se
M S N S M R S N N | M N N R S N S N D
जी भर के देख लीजिये हम को करीब से
Jee bhar ke dekh lijiye hum ko kareeb se
S D P D P D P D D | P D P D P D M P D N D P | G R S
फिर आपके नसीब में ये बात हो ना हो
Phir aapke naseeb mein ye baat ho na ho
M S N S S N R S N N | M N N R S N S N D
पास आइये कि हम नहीं आएंगे बार बार
Paas aaiye ke hum nahin aayenge baar baar
M S N S M R S N N | M N N R S N S N D
बाहें गले में डाल के हम रो ले ज़ार ज़ार
Baahein gale mein daal ke hum ro le zaar zaar
S D P D P D P D D | P D P D P D M P D N D P | G R S
आँखों से फिर ये प्यार की बरसात हो ना हो
Aankhon se phir ye pyaar ki barsaat ho na ho
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