<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> "I Won't Give Up" (2012) A 25 second sample of "I Won't Give Up". </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Problems playing this file? See media help . </Td> </Tr> <P> "I Won't Give Up" was written by Jason Mraz and Michael Natter, while production was handled by Joe Chiccarelli . The acoustic folk ballad features a slower tempo and a sparse arrangement written in the key of E Major . Lyrically, it is a poignant ode to a long - lasting relationship, which Mraz says he won't give up on her whatever happens . "Well, I won't give up on us / Even if the skies get rough / I'm giving you all my love / I'm still looking up," he sings . It is guitar led with some additional vocal landscapes towards the end of the song . Mraz told Billboard magazine: "That, to me, has always been my favorite part of making music; the singing and what voices can do and the voices singing in harmony ." It is likely that the song was inspired by Mraz's relationship with singer - songwriter Tristan Prettyman . Mraz showcases his light and versatile range singing from B3 to G #5 . </P> <P> The song received generally favorable reviews . David Greenwald of MTV wrote, "The fresh track's wispy acoustic guitars and patient melody remind us of Irish crooner Damien Rice's' Delicate,' though when Mraz soars into the chorus, it's with his own signature full - blast hook ." Loh Chuan Junn of MSN Music wrote that "The string - drenched, acoustic - guitar - based sound makes for easy listening, and gets into the listener's head after just the first listen . With such an honest revelation of emotions in his lyrics, it's hard to imagine the tune does not stir hearts ." </P>

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