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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Always On My Mind" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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.
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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Always On My Mind". Key of C, 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 β€” 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.