Always on My Mind was penned by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James. It was first recorded by Gwen McCrae (as You Were Always on My Mind) and Brenda Lee in 1972. Elvis Presley released a version of it in the same year, which became one of the most renowned renditions. Willie Nelsons 1982 recording of the song received several awards, including the Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. The song deals with feelings of remorse ... See more [+] and redemption, expressing sorrow for not having given the partner the love and attention they deserved.
Key: D
Introduction:
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D/F#
Em
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A
Maybe I didn't love you
Bm
D/A
G
Quite as often as I could have
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A
Maybe I didn't treat you
Bm
D/A
E
Quite as good as I should have
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D
D/C
If I made you feel second best
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D/F#
Em
Em7
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Girl, I'm sorry I was blind
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D7
But you were always on my mind
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G
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You were always on my mind
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A
Maybe I didn't hold you
Bm
D/A
G
All those lonely, lonely times
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A
I guess I never told you
Bm
D/A
E
I'm so happy that you're mine
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D
Little things I should have said and done
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D/F#
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Em7
Em/B
I just never took the time
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A/C#
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D7
But you were always on my mind
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A
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A
You were always on my mind
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A/C#
Bm
D/A
Tell me
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Em
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Tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
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A/C#
Bm
D/A
Give me
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Em
Give me one more chance to keep you satisfied
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D
I'll keep you satisfied
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Little things I should have said and done
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D/F#
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Em7
Em/B
I just never took the time
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A/C#
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D7
But you were always on my mind
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You were always on my mind
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D7
You were always on my mind
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You were always on my mind *************************