My Way chords
by Frank SinatraSong Key: D Major
Key Signature: 2 sharps (F#, C#)
Time Signature: 4/4 (♩)
Tempo: 76 bpm (Moderate Ballad)
Vocal Range: G3 - F5
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner
Chords: D, D7, Em, Em7, F#m, F#m7, G, Gm, G6, A7, Am6, B7, Bm
Extra: Alternate voicings for F#m and F#m7 for beginners (see charts below).
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My Way
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key D
Intro: 4/4 ‖ | % ‖
D F#m
1. And now, the end is near
Am6 B7
And so I face the fi-nal cur-tain
Em Em7
My friend, I'll say it clear
A7 D
I'll state my case, of which I'm cer-tain
D7
I've lived a life that's full
G Gm
I trav-eled each and ev'-ry high-way
D A7 G6 D
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
D F#m
2. Re-grets, I've had a few
Am6 B7
But then a-gain, too few to men-tion
Em Em7
I did what I had to do
A7 D
I saw it through without ex-emp-tion
D7
I planned each char-ted course
G Gm
Each care-ful step a-long the high-way
D A7 G6 D
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
D D7
** Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
G
When I bit off more than I could chew
Em7 A7
And thru it all, when there was doubt
F#m7 Bm
I ate it up and spit it out
Em7 A7 D
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
D F#m
3. I've loved, I've laughed and cried
Am6 B7
I've had my fill, my share of lo-sing
Em Em7
And now, as tears sub-side,
A7 D
I find it all so a-mu-sing
D7
To think I did all that
G Gm
And may I say, not in a shy way,
D A7 G6 D
"Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way"
D D7
** For what is a man, what has he got?
G
If not him-self, then he has naught
Em7 A7
To say the things he truly feels
F#m7 Bm
And not the words of one who kneels
Em7 A7 D
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way!
D D7 G Gm D A7
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A7 G6 D
Yes... it was my... way
Beginners: Although there are 2 barre chords in the song (F#m and F#m7), I have included alternate voicings for these chords which do require a mini-barre, but are both very easy to play.
About the Song
"My Way" is one of Frank Sinatra's most popular songs, released in 1969. It was originally a French song called "Comme d'habitude" (As Usual) written by Claude François and Jacques Revaux, with lyrics by Gilles Thibault. Paul Anka heard the song while vacationing in France and was inspired to rewrite the lyrics in English for Sinatra.
Sinatra's rendition of the song became hugely popular and is considered one of his signature songs. Its lyrics speak of a person reflecting on their life, the choices they made, and ultimately expressing pride and self-assurance in having done things their own way.
The song's popularity has continued over the years, and it has been covered by numerous artists in various languages. It's often played at significant events, including weddings, funerals, and celebrations of achievement.
Songs by Frank Sinatra on this site:
- My Way
- New York New York
