Mai Piya Teri Tu Mane Ya Na Mane

Singer : Lata Mangeshkar,
Lyricist : Hasrat Jaipuri,
Music Director : Shankar Jaikishan, Movie : Basant Bahar (1956)

Scale : D

PRELUDE:

Flute :
S GM PM G (x2)

Violins:
S GM PM G (x2)
S GM PMP
S GM PM G

Flute :
G {PDNS’}….
{NNNDDDPPPMMMGGGRRRSSS} SS RR G….

MUKHDA:

tu | maa ne | ya | na | maa…ne
P | PM DP | M | G | P… MPG

Duni ya | jaane, |
GG MP GM | P P

tu | jaa ne | ya | na | jaane
P | PM DP | M | G | P… MPG

Kaa he | ko | bajaaye |
P N | S’ | G’ G’G’

tu | mi thhi | mi thhi | taane
P | P DP | M G | P… MPG

Mai piya teri…

INTERLUDE:

Sitars:
NS’ NS’ DN PD (x2)
NS’ NS’ DDN PPD MMP GGM G

Violins:
S ,D SR P…M G…g G R
S ,D SR P…M G…g G

Sitar:
{MGRSRG}

ANTARA 1:

Mu ra li | ki | lay | ne |
,D S R | GM | GMGR | S

di l | me ra | chhi na
,D S | R GM | GMGR S

Ta~ar | ja gaa ye | dil | ke |
S~R R | R R R | R | GRS

taa r | ja ga aye |
G PM | G G G…

jab | tere | dil | ne
,D S | R GM | GMGR | S

raag | uthhaaye |
G PM | G G G…

INTERLUDE:
Flute:
GMP…{MDPMGMGRSRS,N,D,NSRG}….

Mit ne | na | dun gi |
GS’ S’ | G’ | G’ G’

ye | pyaa… r | ke | ta raa ne
P | P… P | M | G P… MPG

Mai piya teri…

INTERLUDE
(Same as before Antara 1)

ANTARA 2:
(Same Notations)

Prit | ki | dori |
tum | sng | baandhi
Tum | sng | baandhi | saiyya |
tum | sng | baandhi
Bujhane | na | dungi |
prit | ka | dipak
Kitani | bhi | aye | saiyya |
duniya | ki | andhi
Main | nahin | badali, |
ye | badale | jamaane

Mai piya teri…

If you’ve ever been lost in the world of old Hindi songs, “Main Piya Teri Tu Maane Ya Na Maane” from the movie Basant Bahar (1956) is a melody that probably tugs at your heartstrings. There’s something magical about this one — the kind of magic that refuses to fade even after decades.

What makes it even more special is the soulful voice of Lata Mangeshkar, weaving emotions into every word. But wait till you hear the flute! That’s Pandit Pannalal Ghosh at work, a true legend who brought the flute into the spotlight of Hindustani classical music. The way his flute converses with Lata ji’s voice? Pure bliss! Hats off to Shankar-Jaikishan for making this musical masterpiece.

And the lyrics? Penned by Hasrat Jaipuri, they speak of love and longing in the most beautiful way. Picture Bharat Bhushan and Nimmi on screen, caught in a moment of timeless romance — it’s cinematic gold.

There’s also a story floating around about how Lata ji was struggling with a cough during the recording. Can you believe it? Despite that, she delivered a flawless performance that we’re still humming today. Now that’s dedication!

Honestly, this song is like a gentle reminder of why we fell in love with Hindi music in the first place. Simple, soulful, and straight from the heart. So, if you haven’t already, go give it a listen. Trust me, your playlist will thank you.

CAPITAL LETTERS = Shuddh Swars (Natural Notes)
small letters = Komal Swars (Flat Notes)
M with # [hash] or ^ [exponent] = Tivra Madhyam (M# / M^)
Letter/Alphabet ONLY = Medium Pitch/Normal blow on flute
Letter/Alphabet PRECEDED BY a ” . ” [full stop] or a ” , ” [comma] = Low Octave Note/Softer blow on flute
Letter/Alphabet FOLLOWED BY a ‘ [single quote] = High Octave Note/harder blow on flute
Notes in { } = “murki” have to be played very fast without any pause
A Note in ( ) = “kann swar” has to be just touched before moving on to the next note
A “~” between two Notes = “meend”. That is, you have to glide from one note to another slowly to produce that wavy effect.
Few “….” (dots) after a note = Play and hold that note