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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Both Sides Now" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Both Sides Now”
- Why does "Both Sides Now" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Both Sides Now".
- What key is "Both Sides Now" by Judy Collins played in?
- Both Sides Now is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Both Sides Now"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Both Sides Now" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Both Sides Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Both Sides Now"?
- "Both Sides Now" was originally performed by Judy Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Judy Collins can I play here?
- Try "SONG FOR JUDITH", "MY FATHER", "WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Both Sides Now"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Both Sides Now".
- Can I see all the notes in "Both Sides Now"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 112 BPM.