What key is "Both Sides Now" in?

"Both Sides Now" by Judy Collins is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Both Sides Now" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Both Sides Now" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Both Sides Now" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Judy Collins can I play here?

Try "SONG FOR JUDITH", "MY FATHER", "WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Rows and (F)flows of (C)an gel hair and (C)ice cream (Em)cas tles (F)in the (C)air and feath ered can yons ev ’ry where;

I’ve looked at clouds that (G)way.

But (C)now they (F)on ly (C)block the sun, they (C)rain and (Em)snow on (F)ev ’ry (C)one,

so man y things I would have done,

but clouds got in my (G)way.

I’ve (F)looked (C)at (F)clouds (C)from (F)both (C)sides (F)now, (C)from (F)up and (C)down, and (F)still (C)some (F)how, (C)it’s (Em)clouds il (F)lu sion (C)I re (Am)call, I (F)real ly don’t know (G7sus)clouds

at (C)all.

(C)Moons and (F)Junes and (C)fer ris wheels, the (C)diz zy (Em)danc ing (F)way you (C)feel when ev ’ry fair y tale comes real,

I’ve looked at love that (G)way.

But (C)now it’s (F)just an (C)oth er show.

You (C)leave ’em (Em)laugh ing (F)when you (C)go;

and if you care, don’t let them know,

don’t give your self a (G)way.

I’ve (F)looked (C)at (F)love (C)from (F)both (C)sides (F)now, (C)from (F)win and (C)lose, and (F)still (C)some (F)how, (C)it’s (Em)love’s il (F)lu sions (C)I re (Am)call, I (F)real ly don’t know (G7sus)love

at (C)all.

Both Sides Now by Judy Collins

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Both Sides Now”

What key is "Both Sides Now" in?: "Both Sides Now" by Judy Collins is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Both Sides Now" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Both Sides Now" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Both Sides Now" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Judy Collins can I play here?: Try "SONG FOR JUDITH", "MY FATHER", "WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.