Before the Worst
# Before the Worst

"Before the Worst" is a song by the Irish band the Script, released as the fifth and final single from their self-titled debut album. The single peaked within the top 10 in Australia and was certified Platinum; in their home country of Ireland, "Before the Worst" peaked at 37. A music video was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and premiered on Channel 4 as part of T4.

## Live performances

* As a support act for U2 on the third concert of their 360° Tour at Croke Park, the band opened their set with this song.
* The band performed the song during half-time of the 2009 NRL Grand Final in Sydney, Australia.

## Track listings

* 7-inch vinyl
* "Before The Worst" – 3:23
* "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10
* CD single
* "Before The Worst" – 3:23
* "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10
* Australian CD single
* "Before The Worst" – 3:23
* "Before The Worst" (Armand Van Helden Remix) – 5:46
* "Before The Worst" (Live at the Islington Academy, 8 April 2008) – 4:03
* "Before The Worst" (Demo Version) – 3:11

## Charts

### Weekly charts

| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Australia (ARIA) | 10 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 37 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 96 |

### Year-end charts

| Chart (2009) | Position |
| - | - |
| Australia (ARIA) | 89 |

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| - | - | - |
| Australia (ARIA) | Platinum | $70,000^^$ |
| $^^$ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |||
