Both Sides Now
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Intro riff (strumming):
Asus2 A Asus2 A Asus, A Asus2 A (all x2)
(listen to CD for strumming pattern)
G
Well there's another side to everything
D Intro riff x 2
connected like the ring around your finger
G
and I know this like I know myself
D Intro riff x 2
not very well yet I'm no stranger
Chorus:
E
but it won't be long
D G Intro riff x 2
cause I see Both Sides Now
Verse 2:
G
When nothin's gained then something's lost
D Intro riff x 2
pay half the price at twice...the cost
G
we're crystalized we stand alone
D Intro riff x 2
conviction holds like a stone
Chorus
Bridge:
G (I like to slap here) D
Yeah we gotta learn how to listen
D (slap) A
before we learn to talk
G (slap) D
we gotta learn to crawl
D (slap) A
before we learn to walk
G (slap) D
and if you want a little peace
D (slap) A
sometimes you gotta fight
G D Intro x 2
we gotta walk through darkness, alone, before we stand in the light
oh yeah
Chorus
Verse 3:
G
We're always somewhere in between
D Intro riff x 2
we never taste the sweet...extreme
G
and we're crystalized we stand alone
D Intro riff x 2
conviction holds us like a stone
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus...fade
-Way to go Sammy, another great song. Keep on rockin!
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 Asus2. 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.