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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em
My Way Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em
My Way Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em
My Way Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em
My Way Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em
My Way Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em
My Way Chords – Harmonica
Frank Sinatra’s powerful anthem of self-reflection and independence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This is a grand, dramatic song. Build from soft verses to powerful, sweeping choruses. Let the chords ring with confidence.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – Em
Dm – G
C – C7
F – Fm
C – Am
Dm – G
C – F
G – C
Verse 2
C – Em
Dm – G
C – C7
F – Fm
C – Am
Dm – G
C – F
G – C
Chorus
C – C7
F – Fm
C – Em
Am – Dm
G – C (×2)
Verse 3
C – Em
Dm – G
C – C7
F – Fm
C – Am
Dm – G
C – F
G – C
Final Chorus
C – C7
F – Fm
C – Em
Am – Dm
G – C
F – G – C
Practice tip: The Fm chord is the trickiest part. It follows the F major each time — practice that F to Fm transition specifically. Try barring fret 1 and adjusting the 3rd string.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "My Way"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G, F and Em.
Is "My Way" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "My Way" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "My Way"?
It was written by Paul Anka, Claude Francois, Jacques Revaux, and released in 1969.