About the Song
You Were On My Mind by We Five is a classic pop song that has captivated audiences for decades. Released in 1967, the song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song’s gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics create a romantic and nostalgic atmosphere. The lyrics express the longing and yearning that comes with missing a loved one.
The chorus, “You were on my mind, you were on my mind, you were on my mind, all night,” perfectly captures the song’s theme of obsession and infatuation. The song’s arrangement is simple yet effective, allowing the vocal harmonies and the melody to take center stage.
You Were On My Mind has become a beloved classic, often played at weddings and other romantic occasions. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the song’s timeless message and We Five’s enduring appeal as a vocal group.
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Lyrics: You were on my mind
When I woke up this morningYou were on my mind…AndYou were on my mindI got troubles, whoa-ohI got worries, whoa-ohI got wounds to bindSo I went to the cornerJust to ease my painsJust to ease my painsI got troubles, whoa-ohI got worries, whoa-ohI came home againBut I woke up this morningYou were on my mind…AndYou were on my mindYeah, I got troubles, whoa-ohI got worries, whoa-ohI got wounds to bindHey, I got a feelin’Down in my shoes…Said uhWay down in my shoes…Yeah, I got to ramble, whoa-ohI got to move on, whoa-ohI got to walk away my bluesWhen I woke up this morningYou were on my mind…AndYou were on my mind…Hey, I got troubles, whoa-ohI got worries, whoa-ohI got wounds to bind…