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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Always on My Mind Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Always on My Mind Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Always on My Mind Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Always on My Mind Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Always on My Mind Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Always on My Mind Chords – Harmonica
Willie Nelson’s heartfelt country ballad about regret and devotion, later made famous by Elvis Presley. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with gentle sincerity. This is an emotional confession — let the dynamics reflect the tenderness of the lyrics.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
G
D – G
C – G (×2)
G – C
D – G
Verse 2
G
C – G
G
D – G
C – G (×2)
G – C
D – G
Chorus
C – D – G – Em
C – D – G
Em – C – D
Verse 3
G
C – G
G
D – G
C – G (×2)
G – C
D – G
Chorus
C – D – G – Em
C – D – G
Em – C – D
G – C
D – G
Practice tip: Simple G, C, D chord changes make this accessible to all levels. The emotion is in the delivery — practice singing along softly while you strum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Always on My Mind"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and Dm.
Is "Always on My Mind" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Always on My Mind" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Always on My Mind"?
It was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, Mark James, and released in 1982.