How to play Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell

Key, tempo & difficulty

Both Sides Now is played in the key of F# Major, at 72 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Both Sides Now

How to play Both Sides Now on guitar

Looking for Both Sides Now guitar chords? Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell is played in the key of F# Major. The main guitar chords are G, Am, C, D. Place a capo on fret 4 to match the original pitch. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Both Sides Now on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Both Sides Now chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Both Sides Now on piano

Want to play Both Sides Now on piano? Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell is played in the key of F# Major. The piano chords are G, Am, C, D. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Both Sides Now at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Both Sides Now on ukulele

Both Sides Now translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of F# Major. The ukulele chords are G, Am, C, D. Place a capo on fret 4 to match the original pitch. If you're searching for easy Both Sides Now ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Both Sides Now on bass

The bass line for Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell follows the chord progression in the key of F# Major. The chords are G, Am, C, D. SongView's AI transcribes the Both Sides Now bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Both Sides Now

To practice Both Sides Now efficiently, start by learning the G, Am, C, D chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Both Sides Now is in the key of F# Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. Use a capo on fret 4 to match the original recording. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Both Sides Now at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.