My Way by Frank Sinatra: A Timeless Oldies Classic (1969)

The song My Way By Frank Sinatra was released in 1969 and has since become one of his most iconic songs. It was written by Paul Anka, with the melody based on a French song called "Comme d'habitude". My Way is known for its introspective and self-reflective lyrics, which resonate with listeners and have made it a popular choice for weddings, funerals, and other significant events. Sinatra's powerful and emotive interpretation further contributed to the enduring popularity of this classic song.

• The song was written by Paul Anka, based on a French song called "Comme d'habitude."
  
• Frank Sinatra's version of My Way became one of his signature songs and has been covered by numerous artists.

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