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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Verse 1: AF#/E Last call everybody step up for another AF#/E They’re ringing the bell as you yell to the crowd that’s behind you Bm Did she sweep you off your feet C#mD9 You decided not to leave without her A E/F#--A--F# Without her tonight AF#/E Break down all the chairs, all the tables and my minds on you AF#/E Give up and Get into the van and go away again BmC#mD9 Because the things you leave for us now are getting out of hand A D--E3--E4--A5---E3--E4 Im sorry Im sorry about it
Chorus: Not sure of the chords A/F#A9Bm9A9A/F#-A9 At least you lived to talk about it Bm9A9 At least you got your health A/F#A9Bm9A9A/F#A9 At least it made you feel in love oh well D9(hold) I wish you were right now
(Repeat Intro)
Verse 2: Same Chords as Verse 1: Down now when I wake on your shoulders calm down on you You're just been forever this just nothing gets to be enough Did you say that I'm trying hard to forget somethingI think enough of A D--E3--E4 Im sorry about it A D--E3--E4 To the pieces that it hurts
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge: D9 Now Your all caught up After sleeping for days A9 Makes up for nights you spent awake D9 It will take awhile to see that smile A9 That slates torment since she’s gone (Repeat)