Jason Mraz - You And I Both Guide

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

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.

Most versions are available as instant PDF downloads. Jason Mraz - You and I both

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

Standard pop arrangements for multiple instruments. The video features Mraz in a bank trying

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

It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Triple-A chart and peaked at No. 10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. Most versions are available as instant PDF downloads

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.