The Starting Line is an American pop punk band that was formed in 1999 in Churchville, Pennsylvania. The band consists of Kenny Vasoli (vocals, bass), Matt Watts (guitar), Mike Golla (guitar), Brian Schmutz (keyboards, vocals) and Tom Gryskiewicz (drums). Having four studio albums under their belt, the group are best known for their 2007 rock radio hit "Island" as well as their popular 2002 single "The Best of Me". In 2008, the band began a hiatus, which ended several months later but the group has only toured intermittently since then.
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The Starting Line B-List Based On A True Story Submitted by: [email protected] 2005
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used: Eb - x68886 Bb - x13331 Cm - x35543 G# - 466544 Fm - 133111 Eb/G - 365xxx Bb/D - x5333x or x587xx
Verse 1: CmG# Take another hundred names, and put them on a list FmBb And curse yourself forever watching it CmG# I'm not gonna have to, see it to the end FmBb Cuz the fastest rat is always gonna win
Interlude: Cm--G#--Fm-Bb
Verse 2: CmG# You've gotta know to hustle to make it in this town FmBb Cause competition is stiff as ever now CmG# Take another hundred, and put it in her hand FmBb Present the prize and not the ambulance
Refrain 1: G#Eb/G You've got a certain spark You've got to show it off G#BbCmBb/D What are you waiting for? They've been expecting you G#Eb/G Have got the brightest spark Don't let them blow it out G#BbCmBb/D What are you waiting for? They've been expecting your call
Chorus: EbFmG#BbCm She walks on red carpet all the time, in my eyes G#Bb Others will scoff at her clothes coming off Cm They will talk, let them talk BbG#(hold) Because you've given them just what they want
Interlude: Cm-G#-Eb-Bb (x2)
Verse 2: Cm(hold) Harder than a drama softer than a porn FmBb Oh come on fill the purse a little more Cm You've got something special (You've got something special) Bb Put it on the air FmBb Humilation pays well by the tear
Refrain 2: G#Eb/G You've got a certain spark You've got to show it off G#BbCmBb/D What are you waiting for? They've been expecting you G#BbCmBb/D What have you been waiting for? They've been expecting your call
(Repeat Chorus)
Fm(hold) Bb(hold) Given you just what they want given you just what they want
Interlude: G#--Fm-Bb (x2)
Bridge: G# You'll do most anything FmBb You'll do most anything, for the camera G# A milll for a wedding ring Fm A thou for embarrassing, yourself Bb Keep that camera rolling baby G#BbCm What are you waiting for? Bb/D Cuz we've been waiting for you G#BbCm Oh, what are you waiting for? (Wait for it) Bb/D They've been expecting your call