Folk

Both Sides Now Chords

Joni Mitchell Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 1 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Both Sides Now Chords – Guitar

Joni Mitchell’s timeless reflection on life uses four simple chords to create one of folk music’s most beautiful melodies. Perfect for fingerpicking or gentle strumming.

Gentle Folk (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Try fingerpicking the verse for a softer, more intimate feel. Let each chord ring clearly before transitioning.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Rows and flows of angel hair

C F

And ice cream castles in the air

Am F

And feather canyons everywhere

G C

I’ve looked at clouds that way

Verse 2

C F

But now they only block the sun

C F

They rain and snow on everyone

Am F

So many things I would have done

G C

But clouds got in my way

Chorus

F C

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

F C

From up and down and still somehow

Am F C

It’s cloud illusions I recall

F G C

I really don’t know clouds at all

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Both Sides Now Chords – Ukulele

Joni Mitchell’s timeless reflection on life uses four simple chords to create one of folk music’s most beautiful melodies. Perfect for fingerpicking or gentle strumming.

Gentle Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Try fingerpicking the verse for a softer, more intimate feel. Let each chord ring clearly before transitioning.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Rows and flows of angel hair

C F

And ice cream castles in the air

Am F

And feather canyons everywhere

G C

I’ve looked at clouds that way

Verse 2

C F

But now they only block the sun

C F

They rain and snow on everyone

Am F

So many things I would have done

G C

But clouds got in my way

Chorus

F C

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

F C

From up and down and still somehow

Am F C

It’s cloud illusions I recall

F G C

I really don’t know clouds at all

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Both Sides Now Chords – Piano

Joni Mitchell’s timeless reflection on life uses four simple chords to create one of folk music’s most beautiful melodies. Perfect for fingerpicking or gentle strumming.

Gentle Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Try fingerpicking the verse for a softer, more intimate feel. Let each chord ring clearly before transitioning.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Rows and flows of angel hair

C F

And ice cream castles in the air

Am F

And feather canyons everywhere

G C

I’ve looked at clouds that way

Verse 2

C F

But now they only block the sun

C F

They rain and snow on everyone

Am F

So many things I would have done

G C

But clouds got in my way

Chorus

F C

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

F C

From up and down and still somehow

Am F C

It’s cloud illusions I recall

F G C

I really don’t know clouds at all

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Both Sides Now Chords – Banjo

Joni Mitchell’s timeless reflection on life uses four simple chords to create one of folk music’s most beautiful melodies. Perfect for fingerpicking or gentle strumming.

Gentle Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Try fingerpicking the verse for a softer, more intimate feel. Let each chord ring clearly before transitioning.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Rows and flows of angel hair

C F

And ice cream castles in the air

Am F

And feather canyons everywhere

G C

I’ve looked at clouds that way

Verse 2

C F

But now they only block the sun

C F

They rain and snow on everyone

Am F

So many things I would have done

G C

But clouds got in my way

Chorus

F C

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

F C

From up and down and still somehow

Am F C

It’s cloud illusions I recall

F G C

I really don’t know clouds at all

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Both Sides Now Chords – Mandolin

Joni Mitchell’s timeless reflection on life uses four simple chords to create one of folk music’s most beautiful melodies. Perfect for fingerpicking or gentle strumming.

Gentle Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Try fingerpicking the verse for a softer, more intimate feel. Let each chord ring clearly before transitioning.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Rows and flows of angel hair

C F

And ice cream castles in the air

Am F

And feather canyons everywhere

G C

I’ve looked at clouds that way

Verse 2

C F

But now they only block the sun

C F

They rain and snow on everyone

Am F

So many things I would have done

G C

But clouds got in my way

Chorus

F C

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

F C

From up and down and still somehow

Am F C

It’s cloud illusions I recall

F G C

I really don’t know clouds at all

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Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Both Sides Now Chords – Harmonica

Joni Mitchell’s timeless reflection on life uses four simple chords to create one of folk music’s most beautiful melodies. Perfect for fingerpicking or gentle strumming.

Gentle Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Try fingerpicking the verse for a softer, more intimate feel. Let each chord ring clearly before transitioning.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Rows and flows of angel hair

C F

And ice cream castles in the air

Am F

And feather canyons everywhere

G C

I’ve looked at clouds that way

Verse 2

C F

But now they only block the sun

C F

They rain and snow on everyone

Am F

So many things I would have done

G C

But clouds got in my way

Chorus

F C

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

F C

From up and down and still somehow

Am F C

It’s cloud illusions I recall

F G C

I really don’t know clouds at all