Anthony Raneri (born August 9, 1982) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, who is the founder and lead vocalist of the American alternative rock band, Bayside.
Raneri grew up in Glen Oaks Village, Queens, New York for which the band takes its name. He founded Bayside while still attending Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in the late 1990s.
By way of his blog, Twitter account and various interviews, there has also been talk of a solo release from frontman Anthony Raneri.
¡Cuatro años de duro trabajo!Este mes de mayo cumplimos cuatro años al aire. Seguimos trabajando en la difusión de este maravilloso instrumento, ¡gracias por participar en nuestra historia!
Anthony Raneri Charleston Cathedrals 2012 Submitted by: [email protected]
Key: G
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used: G 320033 Em 022000 Am x02210 C x32010 D xx0232 D/F# 2x023x B x24442
Intro: GEmAmCD x2
Verse 1: GEm When I was young I was strange Am Night after night in New York City CDG Trying hard not to amount to anything EmAm People don't change Same as it ever CDG was but now people pay to hear me sing
Refrain 1: EmC It's worth a second look DG But I swear I've made myself D/F#EmC from glue and smiles DGD/F# Stacked upon themselves EmC Maybe I'll pretend that GD/F#Em I'm somebody else Am Who's closer to D what I want to be
Chorus 1: GEmC Alone I'm so much DGEm better on my own CDGEm Wishing I was alone C I'm so much DGEmCD better on my own
Post Chorus: GEmAmCD x2
Verse 2: GEm There's no sign of me here Am I've been to hell and back CD On a train built with pride G and failed attempts Em That used to be fun Am I never thought you could C reinvent the world by playing DG shows and writing songs
Refrain 2: Em It's worth a second look CDG But I swear I've made myself D/F#EmC from heart attacks DGD/F# Stacked upon themselves EmC Maybe I'll pretend that GD/F#Em I'm somebody else CD Who's closer to what I want to be
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Bridge: C Don't wish too hard BEmG You might get what you want C I've grown needs so B please look at me EmG But not too long CDG(hold) Em Because I'm better off alone CDGEm So much better on my own CDGEm Wishing I was alone CDGEmCD I'm so much better on my own
Chorus 2: GEmC Alone I'm so much DGEm better on my own CDGEm Wishing I was alone C I'm so much DGEmCBG(hold) better on my own