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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 (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Both Sides Now" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "Both Sides Now" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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