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Jason Mraz - You And - I Both

The video features Mraz in a bank trying to woo a teller, played by Lizzy Caplan , by repeatedly failing to get into her line. Musician's Resources

Lyrics like "You and I both loved what we spoke of" and "we're all about the words" directly reference the shared creative passion between Mraz and his former partner.

Standard pop arrangements for multiple instruments. Jason Mraz - You and I both

Simplified versions for beginners or intermediate players.

The line "settling for a kiss without a cease and desist" and references to "don't tell" are often interpreted as a play on the U.S. military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, highlighting Mraz's early stance as an ally. Music and Performance The video features Mraz in a bank trying

For those looking to learn the song, various digital arrangements are available at retailers like Sheet Music Direct and Musicnotes.com .

Unlike typical heartbreak songs, it focuses on the rarity of finding someone with truly shared interests and thanking them for the positive impact they had on your life. Simplified versions for beginners or intermediate players

Mraz wrote the song as an ode to his first writing partner and coach, a woman he dated after high school. She was a poet who taught him to "write deeper" and find his own voice.