"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.

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.