Eagerly I wished the morrow; -- vainly I had sought to borrow From my books surcease of sorrow -- sorrow for the lost Lenore -- For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore -- Nameless here for evermore.
My Way by Frank Sinatra. This originated as the French song called Comme D'Habitude (translation: As Usual), written by the composers Jacques Revaux and Gilles Thibault. They took it to the French pop star Claude Francois, who tweaked it a bit (earning a co-writer credit) and recorded the song in 1967, where it was a hit in parts of Europe.
âMy Wayâ â Lyrics by Paul Anka, Music by Claude FranÃ§ois and Jacques Revaux. Paul Anka told Performing Songwriter: âI lived in France, spoke French, knew a lot of French artists. I heard this song on the radio called âComme DâHabitude.â The song was co-published by a guy Iâd put in business.