You And I

by Ingrid Michaelson

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Lyrics

(C)Don’t you wor ry; there, my hon ey.

(Csus4)We might not have an lit y tle bit mon ey (Am)but we’ve got our love to pay the bills.

May (C)I be I think you’re cute and fun ny; may be I wan na do what bun nies do with you, if you know what I mean.

Oh, (C)let’s get rich and buy our par ents homes in the south of France.

Let’s get rich and give ev ’ry (E7)bod y nice sweat ers and teach them how to dance.

(G)Let’s get rich and build a house on a moun tain, mak ing (F)ev ’ry bod y look like ants from way up there,

you and I,

(G)you and (C)I.

Well, (C)you might be a bit con fused, and (Csus4)you might be a an lit y tle bit bruised, but (Am)ba by, how we spoon like no one else.

So (C)I be will help you read those books if you be will soothe my wor ried looks, and we will put the lone some on the shelf.

Oh, (C)let’s get rich and buy our par ents homes in the south of France.

Let’s get rich and give ev ’ry (E7)bod y nice sweat ers and teach them how to dance.

(G)Let’s get rich and build a house on a moun tain, mak ing (F)ev ’ry bod y look like ants from way up there,

you and I,

(G)you and (C)I.

Well,

Oh,

You And I by Ingrid Michaelson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You And I by Ingrid Michaelson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "You And I" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "You And I"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.