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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
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Both Sides Now — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Both Sides Now" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Both Sides Now" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Both Sides Now" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Both Sides Now"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Both Sides Now" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Both Sides Now"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Both Sides Now" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.