“After all, Willie Nelson found the love of his life.”

About the song

Willie Nelson, the legendary country music icon, has lived a life filled with soaring highs and heartbreaking lows. His music, rich with tales of love, loss, and redemption, often mirrors the journey of his own heart. Over the years, Nelson experienced the sting of failed marriages, each leaving behind lessons etched into his soul. But despite the heartache, he never lost faith in love. And finally, after years of searching, he found his true and lasting love in Annie D’Angelo, the woman who would bring him the peace and companionship he had long yearned for.

Before meeting Annie, Nelson had already been through three marriages, each ending in its own way, marked by struggles, misunderstandings, and the challenges of a life spent on the road. His relentless touring schedule and wild, rebellious spirit made it difficult to maintain lasting relationships. But with Annie, something was different. Their love was not just a fleeting passion but a deep, unshakable bond built on mutual respect, understanding, and a genuine connection that transcended the chaos of fame.

Annie came into Nelson’s life in the 1980s when she was working as a makeup artist on one of his films. From the very beginning, there was something special about her—a warmth, a steadiness that balanced his restless soul. She saw the man behind the legend, not just the country music outlaw but the tender-hearted poet who longed for stability and a love that would stand the test of time.

They married in 1991, and from that moment on, Nelson’s life took on a new kind of harmony. Annie became his anchor, his confidante, and his greatest source of strength. She helped him embrace a healthier lifestyle, encouraged him to cherish his family, and stood by his side through every challenge. In her, he found not just a wife but a true partner—someone who loved him for who he was, flaws and all.

After years of searching, Willie Nelson finally found the love he had been singing about all his life. In Annie, he discovered not just romance but a home for his heart—a love that was patient, enduring, and real.

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Lyrics

Maybe I didn’t love you
Quite as often as I could have
And 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

You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

And maybe I didn’t hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
I guess I never told you
I’m so happy that you’re mine
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

Tell me
Tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died
And give me
Give me one more chance
To keep you satisfied
I’ll keep you satisfied

[Instrumental Interlude]

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
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind