You and I Both by Jason Mraz

Key: G · 108 BPM · 4/4

You and I Both by Jason Mraz is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-ii-V progression — doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards), played as a V-I-vi-ii rotation: D-G-Em-Am. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-vi-ii-V progression (Doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards)), played as a V-I-vi-ii rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-vi-ii-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGD-G-Em-Am
Capo 3EB-E-C#m-F#m
Capo 5DA-D-Bm-Em
Capo 7CG-C-Am-Dm

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Em
  • 0:08 Em7
  • 0:12 Am7
  • 0:19 Cmaj7
  • 0:20 D
  • 0:24 G
  • 0:29 Em7
  • 0:34 Am7
  • 0:38 D7
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:47 Em7
  • 0:52 Am7
  • 0:56 C
  • 0:59 D
  • 1:00 G
  • 1:05 Em
  • 1:10 Am7
  • 1:14 Cmaj7
  • 1:16 D
  • 1:18 G
  • 1:23 Em
  • 1:27 G
  • 1:32 Em
  • 1:36 Am7
  • 1:41 Dsus4
  • 1:43 D
  • 1:45 G
  • 1:49 Em
  • 1:54 Am
  • 1:59 D
  • 2:03 G
  • 2:07 Em
  • 2:11 Am7
  • 2:13 D7
  • 2:16 G
  • 2:18 Em
  • 2:20 Am7
  • 2:23 D7
  • 2:25 G
  • 2:29 C
  • 2:31 D
  • 2:34 G
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:36 Em
  • 2:38 C
  • 2:40 D
  • 2:45 G
  • 2:46 D
  • 2:47 Em
  • 2:49 C
  • 2:54 D
  • 2:58 G
  • 3:03 Em
  • 3:07 Am7
  • 3:09 D7
  • 3:11 G
  • 3:14 Em7
  • 3:16 Am7
  • 3:18 D7
  • 3:20 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is You and I Both in?

You and I Both is in G major.

What chords does You and I Both use?

The core of You and I Both cycles through D, G, Em, Am (4 chords).

What is the tempo of You and I Both?

You and I Both runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does You and I Both use?

You and I Both follows the I-vi-ii-V progression, played as a V-I-vi-ii rotation. It's a doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards).

What capo should I use for You and I Both?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.