This Is My Life (Original Version) Lyrics
Shirley Bassey
Lyrics
Funny how a lonely day, can make a person say:
What good is my life
Funny how a breaking heart, can make me start to say:
What good is my life
Funny how I often seem, to think I'll never find a dream
In my life
Till I look around and see, this great big world is part of me
And my life
This is my life
Today, tomorrow, love will come and find me
But that's the way that I was born to be
This is me
This is me
This is my life
And I don't give a damn for lost emotions
I've such a lot of love I've got to give
Let me live
Let me live
Sometime when I feel afraid, I think of what a mess I've made
Of my life
Crying over my mistakes, forgetting all the breaks I've had
In my life
I was put on earth to be, a part of this great world is me
And my life
Guess I'll just add up the score, and count the things I'm grateful for
In my life
This Is my life
Today, tomorrow, love will come and find me
But that's the way that I was born to be
This is me
This is me
This is my life
And I don't give a damn for lost emotions
I've such a lot of love I've got to give
Let me live
Let me live
This is my life
This is my life
This is my life
Song & Lyrics Facts
This Is My Life is an original song by Shirley Bassey, released in 1968 on her album of the same name. The song was written by Carlo Donida and Mogol, with music composed by Bruno Canfora.
This Is My Life is a classic pop ballad that reflects Bassey’s signature powerful vocals. It has been described as “the perfect showcase for Bassey’s vocal prowess” due to its soaring chorus and dramatic lyrics. The track features backing vocals from The Mike Sammes Singers and orchestration by Johnny Harris. The single peaked at number 4 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of Bassey's most successful singles of the 1960s. The lyrics explore themes of identity, resilience, and self-acceptance, with lines such as “I'm not asking for the moon/ I just want my share of life” encapsulating the song’s message. The song continues to be performed live today, with Bassey delivering it with passion and conviction every time.