Elvis Presley – My Way

Introduction

My Way is a song popularized by Frank Sinatra in 1969, but it was also covered by many other artists, including Elvis Presley. Presley’s version of the song was recorded in 1971 and released on the album Elvis in Concert in 1977.

The song is a reflection on a life well-lived, with the singer expressing no regrets and declaring that they have done it “my way.” It is a powerful and moving song that has resonated with audiences for generations.

Presley’s performance of the song is particularly noteworthy. He delivers the lyrics with conviction and emotion, and his powerful voice brings the song to life. His performance of “My Way” is considered to be one of his best live recordings.

The song has become a classic, and it is often played at weddings, funerals, and other special occasions. It is a song that celebrates the human spirit and the power of choice.

Here is a link to Elvis Presley’s live performance of “My Way” from the Elvis in Concert special: Elvis Presley – My Way (Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973)

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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