Always On My Mind
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D A/C#
Maybe I didn't love you
Bm D G A
Quite as often as I could have
D A/C#
And maybe I didn't treat you
Bm D E7
Quite as good as I should have
G D
If I made you feel second best
G D/F# E7
Girl, I'm sorry I was blind
A Bm A7 D E7 F#m
But you were always on my mind
G A7 D G A
You were always on my mind
D A
Maybe I didn't hold you
Bm D G A
All those lonely, lonely times
D A
And I guess I never told you
Bm D E7
I'm so happy that you're mine
G D
Little things I should have said and done
G D E
I just never took the time
A Bm A7 D Em F#m
You were always on my mind
G A7 D G A
You were always on my mind
D A Bm D
Tell me
G A/c# D E7 G A7
Tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
D A Bm
Give me
D G D Em
Give me one more chance to keep you satisfied
A D
I'll keep you satisfied
Solo
G D
Little things I should have said and done
G D Em
I just never took the time
A Bm A7 D Em F#m
You were always on my mind
G A7 D G A
You were always on my mind
A Bm A7 D Em F#m
You were always on my mind
G A7 D G D
You were always on my mind
How to play Always On My Mind
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.