Always on My Mind by Pet Shop Boys
Always on My Mind by Pet Shop Boys in 4/4 and is in the key of G major. It is built on 6 chords — D, C, G, Em, Am, Bb. Released in 1988.
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What to watch for
At least one shape here is a full barre — one finger pressing all six strings, no open strings to lean on. Fret it unplugged first; if a string buzzes, it's the barre, not the chord.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Always on My Mind in?
Always on My Mind is in G major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What chords does Always on My Mind use?
Always on My Mind is built on 6 chords: D, C, G, Em, Am, Bb.
Does Always on My Mind need barre chords?
Yes — at least one shape is a full barre (one finger across all six strings). Everything else on the page is a standard open shape.