Folk · 1969 · intermediate

Both Sides Now

by Joni Mitchell
Key of D intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
DGABm
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Folk
Year
1969

Both Sides Now Chord Progression Breakdown

Both Sides Now (1969) is a intermediate folk song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (D, G, A, Bm in D).

Analysis

  • I (D) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (A) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Bm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

folk1960ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Both Sides Now?

Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell uses the chords D, G, A, Bm in the key of D.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V – vi.

What key is Both Sides Now in?

Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, G, A.

Is Both Sides Now beginner-friendly?

Both Sides Now is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Both Sides Now?

Both Sides Now is a folk song from 1969.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Both Sides Now to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.