Sing along with the official lyrics to Frank Sinatra’s My Way. Find the complete words for this classic song perfect for karaoke and singalongs.
The lyrics to “My Way” offer a narrative of self-reflection and personal triumph. The song begins with a narrator facing the end of their journey, setting a stage for a life review. Each verse outlines a philosophy of living without major regret, emphasizing personal responsibility and chosen paths.
The chorus acknowledges past challenges and hurdles but consistently returns to the central theme of overcoming them on one’s own terms. The phrase “I did it my way” serves as the powerful, repetitive core that makes the song memorable and easy to sing along to. This structure has made the lyrics a global standard for karaoke nights and group performances.
frank sinatra my way
The words convey a story of a full life, dealing with themes of love, loss, and resilience, concluding with a strong affirmation of self. Its straightforward language and potent refrain ensure its continued use as an anthem for milestones and personal celebrations.
Produced by Sonny Burke
Released in March 1969
Remaster released in May 2008
22 songs, 1 hour 14 minutes
℗ 2008 Frank Sinatra Enterprises, LLC
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 3]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
Yes, it was my way
