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My Way Chords

Frank Sinatra Intermediate Key of C 6 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

My Way Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em

And now the end is near

Dm G

And so I face the final curtain

C C7

My friend, I’ll say it clear

F Fm

I’ll state my case of which I’m certain

C Am

I’ve lived a life that’s full

Dm G

I’ve traveled each and every highway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Verse 2

C Em

Regrets, I’ve had a few

Dm G

But then again, too few to mention

C C7

I did what I had to do

F Fm

And saw it through without exemption

C Am

I planned each charted course

Dm G

Each careful step along the byway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Chorus

C C7

Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew

F Fm

When I bit off more than I could chew

C Em

But through it all, when there was doubt

Am Dm

I ate it up and spit it out

G C

I faced it all and I stood tall

G C

And did it my way

Verse 3

C Em

I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried

Dm G

I’ve had my fill, my share of losing

C C7

And now, as tears subside

F Fm

I find it all so amusing

C Am

To think I did all that

Dm G

And may I say, not in a shy way

C F

Oh no, oh no, not me

G C

I did it my way

Final Chorus

C C7

For what is a man, what has he got?

F Fm

If not himself, then he has naught

C Em

To say the things he truly feels

Am Dm

And not the words of one who kneels

G C

The record shows I took the blows

F G C

And did it my way

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

My Way Chords – Ukulele

Frank Sinatra’s powerful anthem of self-reflection and independence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: This is a grand, dramatic song. Build from soft verses to powerful, sweeping choruses. Let the chords ring with confidence.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em

And now the end is near

Dm G

And so I face the final curtain

C C7

My friend, I’ll say it clear

F Fm

I’ll state my case of which I’m certain

C Am

I’ve lived a life that’s full

Dm G

I’ve traveled each and every highway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Verse 2

C Em

Regrets, I’ve had a few

Dm G

But then again, too few to mention

C C7

I did what I had to do

F Fm

And saw it through without exemption

C Am

I planned each charted course

Dm G

Each careful step along the byway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Chorus

C C7

Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew

F Fm

When I bit off more than I could chew

C Em

But through it all, when there was doubt

Am Dm

I ate it up and spit it out

G C

I faced it all and I stood tall

G C

And did it my way

Verse 3

C Em

I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried

Dm G

I’ve had my fill, my share of losing

C C7

And now, as tears subside

F Fm

I find it all so amusing

C Am

To think I did all that

Dm G

And may I say, not in a shy way

C F

Oh no, oh no, not me

G C

I did it my way

Final Chorus

C C7

For what is a man, what has he got?

F Fm

If not himself, then he has naught

C Em

To say the things he truly feels

Am Dm

And not the words of one who kneels

G C

The record shows I took the blows

F G C

And did it my way

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.

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Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

My Way Chords – Piano

Frank Sinatra’s powerful anthem of self-reflection and independence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: This is a grand, dramatic song. Build from soft verses to powerful, sweeping choruses. Let the chords ring with confidence.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em

And now the end is near

Dm G

And so I face the final curtain

C C7

My friend, I’ll say it clear

F Fm

I’ll state my case of which I’m certain

C Am

I’ve lived a life that’s full

Dm G

I’ve traveled each and every highway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Verse 2

C Em

Regrets, I’ve had a few

Dm G

But then again, too few to mention

C C7

I did what I had to do

F Fm

And saw it through without exemption

C Am

I planned each charted course

Dm G

Each careful step along the byway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Chorus

C C7

Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew

F Fm

When I bit off more than I could chew

C Em

But through it all, when there was doubt

Am Dm

I ate it up and spit it out

G C

I faced it all and I stood tall

G C

And did it my way

Verse 3

C Em

I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried

Dm G

I’ve had my fill, my share of losing

C C7

And now, as tears subside

F Fm

I find it all so amusing

C Am

To think I did all that

Dm G

And may I say, not in a shy way

C F

Oh no, oh no, not me

G C

I did it my way

Final Chorus

C C7

For what is a man, what has he got?

F Fm

If not himself, then he has naught

C Em

To say the things he truly feels

Am Dm

And not the words of one who kneels

G C

The record shows I took the blows

F G C

And did it my way

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

My Way Chords – Banjo

Frank Sinatra’s powerful anthem of self-reflection and independence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: This is a grand, dramatic song. Build from soft verses to powerful, sweeping choruses. Let the chords ring with confidence.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em

And now the end is near

Dm G

And so I face the final curtain

C C7

My friend, I’ll say it clear

F Fm

I’ll state my case of which I’m certain

C Am

I’ve lived a life that’s full

Dm G

I’ve traveled each and every highway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Verse 2

C Em

Regrets, I’ve had a few

Dm G

But then again, too few to mention

C C7

I did what I had to do

F Fm

And saw it through without exemption

C Am

I planned each charted course

Dm G

Each careful step along the byway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Chorus

C C7

Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew

F Fm

When I bit off more than I could chew

C Em

But through it all, when there was doubt

Am Dm

I ate it up and spit it out

G C

I faced it all and I stood tall

G C

And did it my way

Verse 3

C Em

I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried

Dm G

I’ve had my fill, my share of losing

C C7

And now, as tears subside

F Fm

I find it all so amusing

C Am

To think I did all that

Dm G

And may I say, not in a shy way

C F

Oh no, oh no, not me

G C

I did it my way

Final Chorus

C C7

For what is a man, what has he got?

F Fm

If not himself, then he has naught

C Em

To say the things he truly feels

Am Dm

And not the words of one who kneels

G C

The record shows I took the blows

F G C

And did it my way

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

My Way Chords – Mandolin

Frank Sinatra’s powerful anthem of self-reflection and independence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: This is a grand, dramatic song. Build from soft verses to powerful, sweeping choruses. Let the chords ring with confidence.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em

And now the end is near

Dm G

And so I face the final curtain

C C7

My friend, I’ll say it clear

F Fm

I’ll state my case of which I’m certain

C Am

I’ve lived a life that’s full

Dm G

I’ve traveled each and every highway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Verse 2

C Em

Regrets, I’ve had a few

Dm G

But then again, too few to mention

C C7

I did what I had to do

F Fm

And saw it through without exemption

C Am

I planned each charted course

Dm G

Each careful step along the byway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Chorus

C C7

Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew

F Fm

When I bit off more than I could chew

C Em

But through it all, when there was doubt

Am Dm

I ate it up and spit it out

G C

I faced it all and I stood tall

G C

And did it my way

Verse 3

C Em

I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried

Dm G

I’ve had my fill, my share of losing

C C7

And now, as tears subside

F Fm

I find it all so amusing

C Am

To think I did all that

Dm G

And may I say, not in a shy way

C F

Oh no, oh no, not me

G C

I did it my way

Final Chorus

C C7

For what is a man, what has he got?

F Fm

If not himself, then he has naught

C Em

To say the things he truly feels

Am Dm

And not the words of one who kneels

G C

The record shows I took the blows

F G C

And did it my way

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Emtap to play

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)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: This is a grand, dramatic song. Build from soft verses to powerful, sweeping choruses. Let the chords ring with confidence.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Em

And now the end is near

Dm G

And so I face the final curtain

C C7

My friend, I’ll say it clear

F Fm

I’ll state my case of which I’m certain

C Am

I’ve lived a life that’s full

Dm G

I’ve traveled each and every highway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Verse 2

C Em

Regrets, I’ve had a few

Dm G

But then again, too few to mention

C C7

I did what I had to do

F Fm

And saw it through without exemption

C Am

I planned each charted course

Dm G

Each careful step along the byway

C F

And more, much more than this

G C

I did it my way

Chorus

C C7

Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew

F Fm

When I bit off more than I could chew

C Em

But through it all, when there was doubt

Am Dm

I ate it up and spit it out

G C

I faced it all and I stood tall

G C

And did it my way

Verse 3

C Em

I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried

Dm G

I’ve had my fill, my share of losing

C C7

And now, as tears subside

F Fm

I find it all so amusing

C Am

To think I did all that

Dm G

And may I say, not in a shy way

C F

Oh no, oh no, not me

G C

I did it my way

Final Chorus

C C7

For what is a man, what has he got?

F Fm

If not himself, then he has naught

C Em

To say the things he truly feels

Am Dm

And not the words of one who kneels

G C

The record shows I took the blows

F G C

And did it my way

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.