About the song
**Always on My Mind** is one of those songs that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. While it has been recorded by many artists over the years, there’s something uniquely powerful about **Elvis Presley’s** rendition, especially the version from **In the Studio, March 1972, Full Song!** This was a time of great change for Elvis—both professionally and personally. He had recently separated from his wife, Priscilla, and his music was reflecting a deeper sense of vulnerability and regret.
Originally written by Johnny Christopher, Mark James, and Wayne Carson, *Always on My Mind* is a heartfelt apology—a song about realizing, perhaps too late, just how much someone means to you. The lyrics are simple yet deeply poignant: “Maybe I didn’t treat you quite as good as I should have…” It’s a confession, an admission of shortcomings, and a longing to turn back time. When Elvis sings these words, they carry an extra weight, as if he’s truly living them in that moment.
Recorded during a productive but emotionally intense period in his life, **Elvis Presley’s** **In the Studio, March 1972, Full Song!** version captures the raw sincerity that made his voice so unforgettable. His delivery is gentle yet aching, with each phrase dripping with remorse and love. The arrangement, featuring lush strings and subtle piano, enhances the emotional pull of the song without overpowering it. It’s classic Elvis—where his voice remains the centerpiece, filled with warmth, depth, and an undeniable touch of sadness.
This version stands out not just because of its musical excellence but because of the context surrounding it. Elvis was at a crossroads, navigating fame, heartbreak, and the pressures of his career. When he recorded *Always on My Mind*, it wasn’t just another song—it was a reflection of his own emotions, making it one of the most moving performances of his later years.
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Lyrics
Maybe I didn’t treat you
Quite as good as I should have
Maybe I didn’t love you
Quite as often as I could have
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
You were always on my mind (you were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind
Maybe I didn’t hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
And I guess I never told you
I’m so happy that you’re mine
If I made you feel second best
Girl, I’m so sorry I was blind
You were always on my mind (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, satisfied
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
You were always on my mind (you were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
Maybe I didn’t treat you
Quite as good as I should have
Maybe I didn’t love you
Quite as often as I could have
Maybe I didn’t hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
And I guess I never told you
I’m so happy that you’re mine
Maybe I didn’t treat you
Quite as good as I should have
