Lyrics Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Max Martin
Music Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Max Martin

This ain’t a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for faith-departed
I ain’t gonna be just a face in the crowd
You’re gonna hear my voice 
When I shout it out loud

Chorus:
It’s my life 
It’s now or never
I ain’t gonna live forever
I just want to live while I’m alive
It’s my life
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said I did it my way
I just wanna live while I’m alive
It’s my life

This is for ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow’s getting harder make no mistake
Luck ain’t even lucky 
Got to make your own breaks

Chorus:
It’s my life 
It’s now or never
I ain’t gonna live forever
I just want to live while I’m alive
It’s my life
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said I did it my way
I just wanna live while I’m alive
It’s my life

You better stand tall when they’re calling you out
Don’t bend don’t break baby don’t back down

Chorus:
It’s my life 
It’s now or never
I ain’t gonna live forever
I just want to live while I’m alive
It’s my life
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said I did it my way
I just wanna live while I’m alive