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:GD/F#EmA
DA Maybe I didn't love you BmD/AG Quite as often as I could have DA Maybe I didn't treat you BmD/AE Quite as good as I should have
GDD/C If I made you feel second best GD/F#EmEm7Em/B Girl, I'm sorry I was blind ADD7 But you were always on my mind GADGA You were always on my mind
DA Maybe I didn't hold you BmD/AG All those lonely, lonely times DA I guess I never told you BmD/AE I'm so happy that you're mine
GD Little things I should have said and done GD/F#EmEm7Em/B I just never took the time AA/C#DD7 But you were always on my mind GADA You were always on my mind
DA/C#BmD/A Tell me GDEmA Tell me that your sweet love hasn't died DA/C#BmD/A Give me GDEm Give me one more chance to keep you satisfied AD I'll keep you satisfied
(D) A BmD/AGA/E DA e ---------------------5~------------ -------------------------------------- B -------------5h7p5-----------8-7-8- -7~--------8-7-8-7h8p7p5--5-5h7-5h7p5- BmD/AE e --------------------------------- -----------------------------10------ B -----------5---7~------5--------- -----------------------12-12-----10--
GDD7 Little things I should have said and done GD/F#EmEm7Em/B I just never took the time AA/C#DD7 But you were always on my mind GADD/B You were always on my mind AA/C#DD7 You were always on my mind GAD You were always on my mind *************************