This Willie Nelson tune was written by the songwriting trio of Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson. In addition, It was originally recorded by Brenda Lee in 1971.
This Willie Nelson song tells the story of a man who admits that he didn’t always do the things he should have to show appreciation for his lady, but wants her to know he was always thinking about her.
The Country Music Association named this Single Of The Year in 1982. “Always On My Mind” did very well at the Grammys, taking the awards for Song Of The Year, Best Male Country Vocal Performance, and Best Country Song. It was the first country song to take Song Of The Year, and it wasn’t until the 2007 ceremonies when another country act got one: The Dixie Chicks for “Not Ready To Make Nice.”
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Lyrics of “Always On My Mind”
Maybe I didn’t love you
Quite as often as I could have
Maybe I didn’t treat you
Quite as good as I should have
If I made you feel second best
Girl I’m sorry I was blind
But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
Maybe I didn’t hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
I guess I never told you
That I am so happy that you’re mine
If I made you feel second best
Girl I’m sorry I was blind
But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died
Give me, give me one more chance
To keep you satisfied
I’ll keep you satisfied
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
Youwere always on my mind
You were always on my mind
More versions of this classic tune… first up: The King!
Next up… Willie again, but as part of The Highwaymen!
“Always On My Mind”, by Bon Jovi..
Buble singing a version:
And finally, the original… Mr. B.J. Thomas
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