# My Own Way [Intro: Piano, Soft Bass, Brushes] [Verse 1] Yesterday taught me What I needed to know. Today I stand stronger, With somewhere to grow. I don’t want your story, Or the life that you see. You were made to be you— I was made to be me. [Chorus] I choose my own way, My own song, my own key. I’m happy for you, And I’m happy being me. No envy, no race, Just peace and sincerity. You can shine in your world— I’ll keep choosing me. [Long Saxophone Solo] [Verse 2] I’m grateful for love That is honest and true. For the peace in my heart And the good people too. Your money is yours; May it serve you well. But the worth of my life Is not something you sell. [Long Piano and Bass Interlude] [Bridge] Your season is yours, And mine belongs to me. Your success is no shadow On the person I will be. [Muted Trumpet Solo] [Final Chorus] I choose my own way, My own song, my own key. I’m happy for you, And I’m happy being me. No envy, no race, Just love and sincerity. You can shine in your world— I’ll keep choosing me. [Extended Big-Band Instrumental Outro] [Soft Vocal] Your road is yours. My road is mine. We both can shine— In our own time.
