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Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now Chords

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ChordsG, Am, C, D
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

GRowsandAmflowsofCangelGhair
AndicecreamGcastlesCintheGair
AndfeatherCcanyons Ameverywhere
I’veClookedatcloudsthatDway.
ButGnowtheyAmonlyChidetheGsun
TheyrainandGsnowonCeveryone
SomanyCthingsImighthaveAmdone
ButCcloudsgotinmyDway
I’veGlookedatAmcloudsfromCbothsidesGnow
FromCupandGdown,andCstill Gsomehow
It’sGclouds’ CillusionsGIrecall
ICreallydon’tknowDcloudsatGall
2.GMoonsandAmJunesandCFerrisGwheels
ThedizzyGdancingCwayyouGfeel
WheneveryCfairyAmtalecomesreal
I’veClookedatlovethatDway.
ButGnowit’sAmjust CanotherGshow
YouleavethemGlaughingCwhenyouGgo
AndifyouCcare,don’tAmletthemknow
Don’tCgiveyourself Daway
I’veGlookedatAmlovefromCbothsidesGnow
FromCwinandGlose,andCstill Gsomehow
It’sGlove’s CillusionsGIrecall
ICreallydon’tknowDloveatGall
3.GTearsandAmfearsandCfeelingGproud
TosayIGloveyou,CrightoutGloud
DreamsandGschemesandAmcircuscrowds
I’veClookedatlifethatDway.
ButGnowallmyAmfriendsareCactingGstrange
TheyshaketheirGheads,theyCsayI’veGchanged
Wellsomething’sClost,andAmsomething’sgained
InClivingeveryDday.
I’veGlookedatAmlifefrombothsidesGnow
FromCwinandGlose,andCstill Gsomehow
It’sGlife’s CillusionsGIrecall
ICreallydon’tknowDlifeatGall.
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ArtistJoni Mitchell
AlbumJONI MITCHELL - LIVE RADIO BROADCASTS
GenresAlternative, Indie
Year1966
KeyG
DifficultyEasy

How to play Both Sides Now on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Both Sides Now uses these transitions most often: C → G (23), G → C (23), and Am → C (14). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Am chord transition.

1. G → Am chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Switching from G to Am:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

G to Am

2. Am → C chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

To move from Am to C:

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

Am to C

3. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 23 times.

C to G

4. C → D chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

C to D

5. D → G chord transition

To move from D to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

Both Sides Now chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Both Sides Now.

  • Both Sides Now includes 94 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Both Sides Now contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Both Sides Now connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → D: 11%
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