Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell

Key: D · 152 BPM · 4/4

Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a V-I-IV rotation: A-D-G. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a V-I-IV rotation in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDA-D-G
Capo 2CG-C-F
Capo 5AE-A-D
Capo 7GD-G-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:02 A
  • 0:07 D
  • 0:11 A
  • 0:12 Dmaj7
  • 0:32 D
  • 0:38 A
  • 0:42 D
  • 0:53 Dmaj7
  • 0:55 Em7
  • 0:59 A
  • 1:01 Em7
  • 1:05 Asus4
  • 1:11 D
  • 1:17 G
  • 1:20 D
  • 1:26 Gsus2
  • 1:27 A
  • 1:28 Bm7
  • 1:30 Em7
  • 1:33 Asus4
  • 1:39 Dsus4
  • 1:45 D
  • 1:59 Gmaj7
  • 2:01 Em7
  • 2:07 D
  • 2:18 A
  • 2:19 Bm
  • 2:22 Gmaj7
  • 2:26 Em7
  • 2:27 Em
  • 2:32 Asus4
  • 2:33 A
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:49 Gmaj7
  • 2:51 D
  • 2:54 Em7
  • 2:57 Asus4
  • 2:58 A
  • 3:03 D
  • 3:06 G
  • 3:09 D
  • 3:13 G
  • 3:17 Dsus4
  • 3:22 D
  • 3:28 Dmaj7
  • 3:31 G
  • 3:37 A
  • 3:41 D
  • 3:42 G
  • 3:45 D
  • 3:48 A
  • 3:50 Bm
  • 3:55 G
  • 3:56 Em7
  • 3:59 Gmaj7
  • 4:01 Em
  • 4:02 A
  • 4:05 D
  • 4:12 G
  • 4:14 D
  • 4:20 G
  • 4:22 A
  • 4:23 Bm7
  • 4:24 Em
  • 4:29 A
  • 4:31 Bm7
  • 4:34 Gmaj7
  • 4:35 A
  • 4:37 D
  • 4:40 G
  • 4:42 D
  • 4:51 Gmaj7
  • 4:53 D
  • 4:54 Bm7
  • 4:59 Em7
  • 5:03 Gmaj7
  • 5:08 Em
  • 5:09 Em7
  • 5:12 Cmaj7
  • 5:19 Bm7
  • 5:24 Gmaj7
  • 5:28 G
  • 5:30 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Both Sides Now in?

Both Sides Now is in D major.

What chords does Both Sides Now use?

The core of Both Sides Now cycles through A, D, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Both Sides Now?

Both Sides Now runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Both Sides Now use?

Both Sides Now follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a V-I-IV rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Both Sides Now?

No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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