Both Sides Now
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Intro G C D G x 2
verse 1
G C D G
Bows and flows of angel hair
Bm C G
And ice-cream castles in the air
C
And feather canyons everywhere
D
I've looked at clouds that way
G C D G
But now they only block the sun
Bm C G
They rain and snow on everyone
C
So many things I would have done
D
But clouds got in my way
Chorus 1
G C G
I've looked at clouds from both sides now
C G C G
From up and down and still somehow
Bm C D G
It's cloud illusions I recall
Am G D G C D G
I really don't know clouds.....at all
verse 2
G C D G
Moons and dunes and ferris wheels
Bm C G
The dizzy dancing way you feel
C
As every fairy tale comes real
D
I've looked at love that way
G C D G
But now it's just another show
Bm C G
You leave them laughing when you go
C
And if you care don't let them know
D
Don't give yourself away
Chorus 2
G C G
I've looked at love from both sides now
C G C G
From give and take and still somehow
Bm C D G
It's love's illusions I recall
Am G D G C D G x 2
I really don't know love.....at all
verse 3
G C D G
Tears and fears and feeling proud
Bm C G
To say I love you right out loud
C
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
D
I've looked at life that way
G C D G
But now old friends are acting strange
Bm C G
They shake their heads they say I've changed
C
But something's lost and something's gained
D
In living every day
Chorus 3
G C G
I've looked at life from both sides now
C G C G
From win and lose and still somehow
Bm C D G
It's life's illusions I recall
Am G D G C D G x 2
I really don't know life.....at all
How to play Both Sides Now
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.