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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Both Sides Now" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Both Sides Now" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Both Sides Now" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Both Sides Now" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Both Sides Now" is in the key of C at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "Both Sides Now"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.