My Way
Luciano Pavarotti & Frank Sinatra Lyrics

And now, the end is near
I am nearing the end of my journey in life

And so I face the final curtain
I am approaching death and must accept it

My friend, I'll make it clear
I want to be straightforward with you, my friend

I'll state my case, of which I am certain
I am confident in presenting my argument or viewpoint

I've lived a life that's full
I have experienced many things in life

I've traveled each and every highway
I have explored all the different paths that life has to offer

And more, much more
I have lived a very fulfilling life

I did it, I did it my way
I have accomplished all of this on my own terms and in my own unique way

Regrets, I had a few
There are a few things in my past that I regret

But then again, too few to mention
These regrets are not significant enough to dwell on or discuss

I did what I had to do
I made difficult decisions and did what was necessary

I saw it through without exemption
I followed through with my commitments and did not make excuses

I planned each charted course
I took care to plan my life and make deliberate choices

Each careful step along the byway
I made each decision thoughtfully, considering the possible outcomes

And more
I have had many experiences and achievements

Much, much more
My life has been very rich and fulfilling

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
I am aware that there were moments when I struggled

When I bit off more than I could chew
I sometimes took on more than I could handle

But through it all, when there was doubt
Despite uncertainty, I persevered

I ate it up and spit it out
I faced challenges head-on and overcame them

I faced it all and I stood tall
I confronted my problems and did not back down

And did it my way
I accomplished everything in my own unique way

For what is a man, what has he got
What is the true value of a person?

If not himself, then he has naught
If a person cannot be true to themselves, they have nothing

Not to say the things that he truly feels
It is important to express one's honest opinions and emotions

And not the words of someone who kneels
Rather than following someone else blindly, a person should think for themselves

And the record shows
My life accomplishments are a matter of public record

I took all the blows
I have endured many hardships and setbacks

And did it my way
Despite everything, I accomplished everything on my own terms