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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Always On My Mind" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Always On My Mind"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Always On My Mind" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Always On My Mind is arranged in the key of Bb 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Always On My Mind". Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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