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Judy Collins - Both Sides Now (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Judy Collins
Judy Collins
Lead Vocals
Joshua Rifkin
Joshua Rifkin
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Songwriter
Joshua Rifkin
Joshua Rifkin
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Haeny
John Haeny
Engineer
Mark Abramson
Mark Abramson
Producer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[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
They rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would've done
But clouds got in my way
[Chorus]
I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's clouds' illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all
[Verse 2]
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
The dizzy dancing way you feel
When every fairytale comes real
I've looked at love that way
But now it's just another show
You leave 'em laughin' when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away
[Chorus]
I've looked at love from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's love's illusions I recall
I really don't know love at all
[Verse 3]
Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say, "I love you" right out loud
Schemes and dreams and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way
But now old friends are acting strange
They shake their heads, they say I've changed
Well, something's lost, but something's gained
In living every day
[Chorus]
I've looked at life from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all
Written by: Joni Mitchell

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