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May be I did n’t (C)treat you
quite as (F)good ly, as I (Bb)should have.
May be I I did n’t (C)love you
quite as (F)of ten as I (G)could have.
If I made you feel have (F)sec ond best,
girl, I’m (F)sor ry I was (Gm)blind.
You were (Dm7)al ways (C7)on my (F)mind.
You were (C7)al ways on my (F)mind.
May be I did n’t (C)hold you
all those (F)lone ly, lone ly (Bb)times, have.
and I guess I nev er (C)told you
I’m so (F)hap py that you’re (G)mine.
have.
Lit tle things I should have (F)said and done,
I just (F)nev er took the (Gm)time.
You were (Dm7)al ways (C7)on my (F)mind.
You were (C7)al ways on my (F)mind.
(F)mind.
(F)Tell
(Dm)me,
(Bb)tell me that your (F)sweet love has n’t (Gm)died.
(F)Give
(Dm)me,
give me (Bb)one more chance to (F)keep you sat is (Gm)fied,
(C7)sat is (F)fied.
You are al ways on my (C7)mind.
(C7)You are al ways on my (F)mind.
Always On My Mind — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Always On My Mind" by Elvis Presley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 80 BPM.
This arrangement sits in the key of B♭ at a gentle 80 BPM, so you have time to breathe — use that time to nail your chord transitions rather than rushing through them.
Your left hand will cycle through ten chords including Gm7, Dm7, and C7, so get comfortable shifting between minor seventh shapes; the move from Gm to Am is only a half step in the root but reshapes your whole hand, and that's where most students stumble.
Practice that transition in isolation, slowly, until it feels automatic.
Use sustain pedal generously to keep the melancholic legato feel alive, but release and re-press on each chord change so you don't blur harmonics together.
Try hands-separate first through the verse, then combine at half tempo before bringing it up to speed.
This is the piece that will genuinely solidify your minor seventh voicings — once these shapes are in your fingers, dozens of ballads will feel easier.
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About “Always On My Mind”
- What key is "Always On My Mind" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Always On My Mind is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Always On My Mind"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Always On My Mind" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Always On My Mind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Always On My Mind"?
- "Always On My Mind" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Always On My Mind"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, F, G, +2 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Always On My Mind" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Always On My Mind" by Elvis Presley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Always On My Mind" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Always On My Mind" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.