My Way was recorded by Frank Sinatra in late 1968 and released in 1969, becoming his signature closing song. Paul Anka adapted the English lyrics from the French song Comme d'habitude, keeping the melody but changing the meaning to a life lived without regret. Sinatra performed it for decades as a finale, and its intro became instantly associated with curtain calls and final bows. The opening is now reused in edits, tributes and farewell moments where a confident, self made ending is the whole point.