My Way
Tom Jones
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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've 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 exception I planned each charted course Each careful step along the byway But 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 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
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Written by: Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, SUISA, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE, JEUNE MUSIQUE EDITIONS
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10 facts about this song
Original Artist"My Way" is famously associated with Frank Sinatra, not Tom Jones. However, Jones has performed the song as well.
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ReinterpretationWhen Tom Jones rendition was released, it was admired for his vocal prowess and his unique reinterpretation of the classic.
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SongwritersThe song was originally written by Paul Anka for Frank Sinatra. Anka penned the English lyrics to the melody of a French song, "Comme d'Habitude".
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Non-Single ReleaseUnlike Sinatra's version, Tom Jones' rendition of "My Way" was never released as a standalone single.
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Album"My Way" is one of the tracks on Tom Jones' 1971 album titled "She's a Lady".
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PopularityDespite not being a standalone single, Tom Jones' rendition of "My Way" has enjoyed popularity in live performances and on streaming platforms.
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Live PerformanceFans particularly enjoy the live performances of "My Way" that Tom Jones has given over the years, showcasing his signature emotion-laden vocal style.
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GenreTom Jones' rendition of "My Way" maintains the song's classic pop theme, but his soulful voice gives it a touch of the blues.
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Music ArrangementThe music arrangement of Tom Jones' version is similar to Sinatra's version, but Jones' powerful voice and unique phrasing make it distinct.
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Show Songs"My Way" is considered one of the great show songs and had been covered by many artists including Tom Jones, Elvis Presley and Sid Vicious.
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