Always On My Mind

by Willie Nelson
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Lyrics

May be I did n’t (G)treat you

quite as (C)good ly, as I (F)should have.

May be I did n’t (G)love you

quite as (C)of ten as I (D)could have.

Lit tle things I should have (C)said and (C)done,

I just nev er took the (Dm)time.

You were (Am)al ways (G7)on my (C)mind.

You were (G7)al ways on my (C)mind.

May be I did n’t (G)hold you

all those (C)lone ly, lone ly (F)times, have.

and I guess I er (G)told you

I’m so (C)hap py that you’re (D)mine.

have.

If I make you feel have (C)sec ond (C)best,

girl, I’m sor ry I was (Dm)blind.

You were (Am)al ways (G7)on my (C)mind.

You were (G7)al ways on my (C)mind.

(C)mind.

(C)Tell

(Am)me,

(C)tell me that your sweet love has n’t (G)died.

(C)Give

(Am)me,

give me (C)one more chance to keep you sat is (Dm)fied,

sat is (C)fied.

You are al ways on my (G)mind.

You are (G7)al ways on my (Dm)mind.

Always On My Mind β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Always On My Mind" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œAlways On My Mind”

Can I play "Always On My Mind" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Always On My Mind" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Always On My Mind" by Willie Nelson played in?
Always On My Mind is arranged in the key of C 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?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Always On My Mind"?
Yes β€” 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 Willie Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Willie Nelson can I play here?
Try "ON THE ROAD AGAIN", "HARBOR LIGHTS", "HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Always On My Mind"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Always On My Mind" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Always On My Mind"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Always On My Mind" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.