My Way” by Frank Sinatra is a timeless classic from his 1969 album My Way. Originally a French song titled “Comme d’habitude” (meaning “As Usual”), it was written by Claude François and Jacques Revaux. The English lyrics were penned by Paul Anka, who approached Sinatra with the idea of adapting the song. “My Way” went on to become one of Sinatra’s signature songs and remains one of his most beloved tracks.
Did You Know?
- “My Way” is based on the French song “Comme d’habitude,” written by Claude François and Jacques Revaux.
- Paul Anka wrote the English lyrics specifically for Sinatra in 1967.
- “My Way” has been covered over 90 times by artists worldwide, making it one of the most frequently recorded songs.
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Lyrics
And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I’ll say it clear
I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain
I’ve lived a life that’s full
I traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Regrets, I’ve had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried
I’ve had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way
Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows
I took the blows
And did it my way
Yes, it was my way
