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Always on My Mind Chords

Willie Nelson Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Dm

Always on My Mind Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Verse 2

G

Maybe I didn’t hold you

C G

All those lonely, lonely times

G

And I guess I never told you

D G

I’m so happy that you’re mine

C G

If I made you feel second best

C G

Girl, I’m sorry I was blind

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

Verse 3

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Dm

Always on My Mind Chords – Ukulele

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with gentle sincerity. This is an emotional confession — let the dynamics reflect the tenderness of the lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Verse 2

G

Maybe I didn’t hold you

C G

All those lonely, lonely times

G

And I guess I never told you

D G

I’m so happy that you’re mine

C G

If I made you feel second best

C G

Girl, I’m sorry I was blind

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

Verse 3

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Dm

Always on My Mind Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Verse 2

G

Maybe I didn’t hold you

C G

All those lonely, lonely times

G

And I guess I never told you

D G

I’m so happy that you’re mine

C G

If I made you feel second best

C G

Girl, I’m sorry I was blind

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

Verse 3

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Dm

Always on My Mind Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with gentle sincerity. This is an emotional confession — let the dynamics reflect the tenderness of the lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Verse 2

G

Maybe I didn’t hold you

C G

All those lonely, lonely times

G

And I guess I never told you

D G

I’m so happy that you’re mine

C G

If I made you feel second best

C G

Girl, I’m sorry I was blind

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

Verse 3

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Dm

Always on My Mind Chords – Mandolin

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with gentle sincerity. This is an emotional confession — let the dynamics reflect the tenderness of the lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Verse 2

G

Maybe I didn’t hold you

C G

All those lonely, lonely times

G

And I guess I never told you

D G

I’m so happy that you’re mine

C G

If I made you feel second best

C G

Girl, I’m sorry I was blind

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

Verse 3

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with gentle sincerity. This is an emotional confession — let the dynamics reflect the tenderness of the lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Verse 2

G

Maybe I didn’t hold you

C G

All those lonely, lonely times

G

And I guess I never told you

D G

I’m so happy that you’re mine

C G

If I made you feel second best

C G

Girl, I’m sorry I was blind

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

Verse 3

G

Maybe I didn’t treat you

C G

Quite as good as I should have

G

Maybe I didn’t love you

D G

Quite as often as I could have

C G

Little things I should have said and done

C G

I just never took the time

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

Chorus

C D G Em

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died

C D G

Give me, give me one more chance

Em C D

To keep you satisfied, satisfied

G C

You were always on my mind

D G

You were always on my mind

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.