My Way – Elvis Presley

Introduction

“My Way” is a song popularized by Frank Sinatra in 1969, but it was originally written by Claude François and Jacques Revaux in French as “Comme d’habitude” and released in 1967. The English lyrics were written by Paul Anka and are unrelated to the original French song. Elvis Presley recorded his own version of the song in 1970, but it was not released until after his death in 1977. Presley’s version of the song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.

Claude François, a French singer, and Jacques Revaux, a French lyricist, wrote “Comme d’habitude” in 1967. The song was about François’s break-up with his girlfriend. The song was a success in France, but it was not released in English until 1969.

Paul Anka, an American singer and songwriter, wrote the English lyrics for “My Way” in 1968. Anka’s lyrics were not a direct translation of the French lyrics. Instead, they were about Anka’s own life and philosophy.

Frank Sinatra recorded the first English version of the song in 1969. His version of the song was a huge hit, reaching number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Sinatra’s version of the song is considered to be the definitive version.

Elvis Presley recorded his own version of “My Way” in 1970. Presley’s version of the song was more upbeat and rock and roll than Sinatra’s version. However, Presley’s version was not released until after his death in 1977.

“My Way” is one of the most popular songs of all time. It has been covered by numerous artists, including Neil Diamond, Nina Simone, and Luciano Pavarotti. The song has also been used in many films, including “The French Connection” and “The Departed”.

“My Way” is a song about living life to the fullest. It is a song about making your own choices and not letting others tell you how to live your life. The song is an inspiration to people of all ages, and it continues to be a popular choice for karaoke and other singalongs.

Here are some of the reasons why “My Way” is such a great song:

• It has a catchy melody and a simple, yet effective lyric.
• It has a powerful message about living life to the fullest.
• It has been covered by numerous legendary artists.

If you’re looking for a song that will motivate you to live your life to the fullest, then “My Way” is the perfect song for you.

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Lyrics

And now the end is near
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’ve traveled each and every byway
Oh, 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
Oh, 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 fails, 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, 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 words he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way