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(D)Bows and flows of an gel hair,
and ice cream (F#m)cas tles (G)in the air,
and fea ther can yons (Em7)ev ’ry where:
I’ve looked at clouds that (A)way.
But (D)now they on ly block the sun;
they rain and they (F#m)snow on (G)ev ’ry one.
So ma ny things I (Em7)would have done,
but clouds got in my (A)way.
I’ve (D)looked at clouds
from (G)both sides now,
from up and (D)down, and (G)still some (D)how it’s (F#m)cloud il (G)lu sions (D)I re call.
I (Em7)real ly don’t know (Em7)clouds
at (A13)all.
(D)Moons
Junes and fer ris wheels,
the diz zy (F#m)danc ing way that you feel
as ev ’ry fai ry (Em7)tale comes real:
love
it’s just a no ther show; and you leave ’em (F#m)laugh ing (G)when you go.
And if you care, don’t (Em7)let them know;
don’t give your self a
love
give (D)take,
(F#m)love’s il lu sions that
(Em7)love
Both Sides Now — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Both Sides Now”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Both Sides Now" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Both Sides Now".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell in?
- The backing track is in D at 76 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Both Sides Now" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Both Sides Now"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Both Sides Now", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Both Sides Now" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Both Sides Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Both Sides Now"?
- "Both Sides Now" was originally performed by Joni Mitchell. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Joni Mitchell are available?
- Other accompaniments by Joni Mitchell: "Blue", "River". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Both Sides Now" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Both Sides Now" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in D, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.