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Artist: Joni Mitchell
Track: Both Sides Now

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Rows and floes of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
Looked at clouds that way

But now they only block the sun
They rain and they snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way

I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all

Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
The dizzy dancing way that you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way

But now it's just another show
And you leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away

I've looked at love from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It's love's illusions that I recall
I really don't know love
I really don't know love at all

Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say, "I love you," right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way

Oh, but now old friends, they're acting strange
And they shake their heads and they tell me that I've changed
Well, something's lost, but something's gained
In living every day

I've looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all

It's life's illusions that I recall
I really don't know life
I really don't know life at all
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Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now
Canadian Joni Mitchell. one of the great female song writers of the 20th century has written many personal songs, not the least this one, did not release it until 1969 in the album
Judy Collins – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feathered canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now (Orchestral Version 2000)
[Verse 1] / Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Verse 2] / But now they only block
Pete Seeger – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair, wispy castles in the air / Feather canyons everywhere, I looked on clouds that way / But now they only block the sun, they rain and hail
Dion – From Both Sides Now
Bows and flows of angel hair / An ice cream castle's in the air / Feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun / They rain their
Emilia Jones – Both Sides Now
Ruby (Emilia Jones) is driven to her audition at the Berklee College of Music at the spur of the moment and sings this song, accompanied by her music teacher (Eugenio Derbez). She
Ane Brun – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Verse 2] / But now they only block
Josh Groban (Ft. Sara Bareilles) – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1: Josh Groban] / Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block
Unni Wilhelmsen – Both Sides Now
Rows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun / They rain and
Gregorian – Both Sides Now
Bows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere, I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun, they rain and snow
Paul Anka – Both Sides Now
(Joni Mitchell) / [Originally by Joni Mitchell] / Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons ev'rywhere / I've looked at clouds that way
Helena Bonham Carter (Ft. BBC Children In Need) – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun
Dave Van Ronk – Clouds (From Both Sides Now)
Rows and flows of angels hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / Now they only block the sun / They rain and
Leonard Nimoy – Both Sides Now
Bows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere, I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun they rain and snow
Blossom Dearie – Both Sides Now
Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun / They rain and
Andy Williams – Both Sides Now
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels / The dizzy dancing way you feel / With every fairy tale comes real / I've looked at life that way / But now it's just another show / You leave
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now (Live) [2022 Remaster]
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Verse 2] / But now they only block
Glen Campbell – Both Sides Now
Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / Feathered canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / Now they only block the sun / They rain and snow
Dexys – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Rows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun
Sylvia Milson – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Pre-Chorus] / But now they only
Fairport Convention (Ft. Judy Dyble) – Both Sides Now
[Intro] / One two three four / [Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feathered canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But
Joni Mitchell – A Case of You [Both Sides Now Version]
[Verse 1] / Just before our love got lost you said / "I am as constant as a northern star" / And I said, "Constantly in the darkness / Where's that at? / If you want me I'll be in
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now (Folklore, What FM: Philadelphia, 03/12/1967)
[Intro] / [Verse 1] / Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Verse 2] / But now they
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now (Folklore, What FM: Philadelphia, 03/12/1967)
[Intro] / [Verse 1] / Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Verse 2] / But now they
Magnolia Muldoon – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feathered canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun
Tirso Cruz III – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Verse 2] / But now, they only block
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now Covers
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Naturally 7 – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Rows and flows of angel here / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I’ve looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun
The Tallest Man On Earth – Both Sides Now
[Intro] / [Verse 1] / Rows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block
Frank Sinatra – From Both Sides, Now
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun
Carly Rae Jepsen – Both Sides Now
“Both Sides Now” is a song covered by Carly Rae Jepsen for her second EP, Curiosity. The song was originally performed by Joni Mitchell––see her song here. Lyrically, it talks
Skeeter Davis – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feathered canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun
Michael Feinstein – Both Sides Now
Rows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere, I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun, they rain and snow
Dianne Reeves – Both Sides Now
Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun / They rain and
Joni Mitchell – Intro To Both Sides Now (Folklore, What FM: Philadelphia, 03/12/1967)
Our guest is [?] and Joni Mitchell is here. Joni, are you ready? / Yes / And Joni is, err, this is her second time on our program, and [?]'s first, and Joni Mitchell's now
Piano Project – Both Sides Now
[Instrumental]
Unni Wilhelmsen – Both Sides Now (live)
Rows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun / They rain and
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now Samples
See all of “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Jackie Evanco – Both Sides Now
Rows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun / They rain and
George Hamilton IV – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / Feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Verse 2] / But now they only block the
Sharon Cuneta – Both Sides Now
[Verse 1] / Bows and flows of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Verse 2] / But now, they only block
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now [Miles of Aisles]
Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun / They rain and
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now (2021 Remaster)
[Verse 1] / Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / [Verse 2] / But now they only block
Tutu Puoane – Both sides now (Live)
[Verse 1] / Rows and floes of angel hair / And ice cream castles in the air / And feather canyons everywhere / I've looked at clouds that way / But now they only block the sun
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Q:Who produced “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell?
“Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell was produced by Joni Mitchell.
Q:When did Joni Mitchell release “Both Sides Now”?
Joni Mitchell released “Both Sides Now” on May 1, 1969.
Q:Who wrote “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell?
“Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell was written by Joni Mitchell.