MY WAY LYRICS - FRANK SINATRA | MY WAY

My Way is the signature anthem of Frank Sinatra, released in 1969 as the title track of his album My Way. Paul Anka wrote the English lyrics especially for Sinatra, and the recording became the defining song of the singer's late career, a farewell statement that turned into a timeless classic.

Anka wrote the new words after hearing the French song "Comme d'habitude" while on holiday in France, and he gave the finished song to Sinatra for free. In the decades since, My Way has become one of the most covered songs ever recorded, with versions by artists from many different generations and styles.

My Way Song Credits

Song: My Way
Singer: Frank Sinatra
Lyrics: Paul Anka (English lyrics)
Music: Jacques Revaux (original French song "Comme d'habitude")
Original French Song: "Comme d'habitude" (1967, Claude François)
Arranged by: Don Costa
Album: My Way
Label: Reprise Records
Release Date: 1969

Sinatra recorded My Way on December 30, 1968, with Don Costa arranging and conducting. The French original was written by Jacques Revaux (music), Gilles Thibaut (lyrics) and Claude François (lyrics), and first recorded by Claude François in 1967. On the charts, the song peaked at No. 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and spent 75 weeks in the UK Top 40, one of the longest chart runs of its era, and it has been certified Platinum by the BPI. More than 100 recorded versions exist, including well-known covers by Elvis Presley and Sid Vicious. Sinatra (Francis Albert Sinatra, 1915–1998) recorded it as his late-career anthem after telling Anka he planned to retire, and it became the defining song of his career.

My Way Lyrics

Full lyrics for My Way are not published here yet. The official lyrics will be added once they are verified from the official release.

Watch the Official Audio

Listen to the official audio of "My Way (2008 Remastered)" below, provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group on the Frank Sinatra - Topic channel. There is no official music video for this song on the Frank Sinatra artist channel, so this is the official remastered audio rather than a music video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote My Way?

The English lyrics were written by Paul Anka, specifically for Frank Sinatra. The music comes from the French song "Comme d'habitude", written by Jacques Revaux, Gilles Thibaut and Claude François.

When was My Way released?

Sinatra released "My Way" in 1969, as the title track of his album My Way on Reprise Records. It was recorded on December 30, 1968.

What French song is My Way based on?

"My Way" is based on "Comme d'habitude" ("As Usual"), a 1967 French song first recorded by Claude François. Paul Anka kept the melody and wrote completely new English words for Sinatra.

How successful was My Way on the charts?

The song reached No. 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and spent 75 weeks in the UK Top 40, one of the longest chart runs of its era. It has been certified Platinum by the BPI and remains one of the most covered songs in history.

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