Hoobastank (sometimes stylized as "h8bastank") is an American (formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California) rock band best known for their crossover hit "The Reason" (2003) and by their continued success in the modern rock market.
Vocalist Doug Robb met with guitarist Dan Estrin in a high school battle of the bands competition and decided to form a band. They recruited Markku Lappalainen and Chris Hesse to form Hoobastank. In an interview with Yahoo's Launch, Doug Robb said the name had no particular meaning.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
Chords used: Drop D only Bm - 999xxx A - 777xxx G - 555xxx D - 000xxx F - 333xxx
Chords used: for standard tuning Bm - x24432 A - x02220 G - 320033 D - xx0232 F - 133211
Intro:
Piano: Bm--A x2
Distortion: D--G-- x2
Verse 1: Bm You've felt unloved before G You've felt unwanted D You've tried to close A the door on a past in which you're haunted Bm I don't know how to make it right G I don't know how to change it D I just know it wasn't your fault A So just let me say this
Chorus 1: Bm You can go back if you want to G I will be right there behind you D Step by step patiently A Give us time Stay with me
Verse 2: Bm The past is a memory G The future's a mystery (the future's a mystery) D Where we'll be going A What will we be As long as it's you and me
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Chorus 2: Bm There is nowhere left to run to G Nothing that we couldn't get D through Step by step patiently A Give us time Stay with me
Bridge: GD Stay with me GD Stay with me FG Stay with me (I promise I'll be there)
(Repeat Chorus 1 and Chorus 2)
Outro: BmG Stay with me DA Stay with me (Stay with me)