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 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 chartered course
Each careful step along the highway
And more much more than this

I did it my way
I've loved and been a snide
I've had my fill my share of beating
And now the tears subside
I find it all so amusing to think I killed a cat
And may I say not in a dull way
Oh no, oh no not me

I did it my way
For what is a threat
What has he got if not respect
And he cannot say the things he [bad word] feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows

And did it my way