My Way – English Lyrics

• By: Frank Sinatra

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the inspiring story behind Frank Sinatra's signature song, "My Way," a timeless classic that celebrates individuality and resilience. Discover how this anthem of self-determination, with its poignant lyrics and iconic melody, encourages listeners to embrace their own path and live life to the fullest, offering valuable insights into personal growth and cultural history .

[English]

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

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
face /feɪs/ B1	verb - to confront or deal with something noun - the front part of the head
regret /rɪˈɡret/ B2	noun - a feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done verb - to feel sorrow or remorse about something
lifestyle /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ C1	noun - the way in which a person or group lives
highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ B2	noun - a main road for traveling long distances
regret /rɪˈɡret/ B2	noun - a feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done
exemption /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/ C2	noun - the process of freeing someone from obligation or rule
course /kɔːrs/ B2	noun - a direction or route followed
steep /stiːp/ B2	adjective - rising or falling quickly; sharp or sudden
fill /fɪl/ B1	verb - to make or become full or occupied
stood /stʊd/ A2	verb - past tense of stand; to be in an upright position
loved /lʌvd/ A2	verb - past tense of love; to feel deep affection for someone or something
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to produce tears from the eyes; to shed tears
share /ʃɛər/ B1	verb - to have or use a portion of something with others

Key Grammar Structures

• And now, the end is near

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'is' indicating a state or condition

  ➔ The sentence states a current condition or situation in the present tense.

• I've lived a life that's full

  ➔ Present perfect tense ('have' + past participle) to describe experience

  ➔ The speaker is emphasizing their life experience up to now, highlighting its completeness.

• And more, much more than this

  ➔ Comparative phrase using 'more' to emphasize quantity or extent

  ➔ The speaker is indicating that their experiences or actions surpass what is described or expected.

• I did it my way

  ➔ Past simple tense ('did') to emphasize completed action with emphasis on personal manner

  ➔ The speaker is stressing that they performed their actions independently and in their own manner.

• I faced it all, and I stood tall

  ➔ Past simple tense with 'faced' and 'stood' to describe completed actions

  ➔ The speaker is describing challenges they have overcome and their resilience.

• And may I say, not in a shy way

  ➔ Modal verb with 'may' to express politeness or possibility

  ➔ The speaker is politely asserting something about themselves, emphasizing confidence.