Caught in the Crossfire
The Rebels

[Verse 1]
G                     Em
In the land of the free, where shadows grow tall,
C                     D
We're blind to the strings, that pull us all.
G                     Em
Left, right, center stage, it's all a game,
C                     D
We’re puppets dancing, but who holds the blame?

[Pre-Chorus]
Bm               C
Truth is a fire they smother with lies,
Bm               C
Divide and conquer under smoggy skies.
Bm             C
We're lost in illusions, caught up in schemes,
Bm             C
Chasing a future that’s not what it seems.

[Chorus]
G                   D
Caught in the crossfire, we’re losing our minds,
C               Em
Blinded by bias, our freedom’s confined.
G                   D
Caught in the crossfire, truth’s hard to find,
C               Em
Feed us confusion, we're shackled and blind.

[Verse 2]
G                     Em
Screens and headlines, they light up the night,
C                     D
Feeding us stories of left versus right.
G                     Em
Whispers of promises, empty as air,
C                     D
We’re drowning in noise, but who really cares?

[Pre-Chorus]
Bm               C
Truth is a weapon they fashion and wield,
Bm               C
Broken and battered, our free will they steal.
Bm             C
With hearts full of anger, but no clear fight,
Bm             C
Stranded in darkness, denied of the light.

[Chorus]
G                   D
Caught in the crossfire, we’re losing our minds,
C               Em
Blinded by bias, our freedom’s confined.
G                   D
Caught in the crossfire, truth’s hard to find,
C               Em
Feed us confusion, we're shackled and blind.

[Bridge]
Am                  Em
Echoes of sanity lost in the fray,
Am                  Em
Voices of reason are fading away.
Am                Em
We stand in the ruins of promises sold,
Am                Em
Searching for answers, for stories untold.

[Chorus]
G                   D
Caught in the crossfire, we’re losing our minds,
C               Em
Blinded by bias, our freedom’s confined.
G                   D
Caught in the crossfire, truth’s hard to find,
C               Em
Feed us confusion, we're shackled and blind.

[Outro]
G                     Em
In the land of the free, where shadows grow tall,
C                     D
We’re just reflections against a dark wall.
G                     Em
Left, right, center stage, the script is the same,
C                     D
Caught in the crossfire, who do we blame?

Drum Beat and Tempo for "Caught in the Crossfire"

Tempo

• BPM (Beats Per Minute): 140
• Time Signature: 4/4

Overview

The drum beat for "Caught in the Crossfire" captures the intense and driving nature of the song, with a classic 80s rock feel characterized by a solid groove, powerful snare hits, and dynamic fills.

Verse

Basic Rock Beat:

• Hi-Hat: Steady eighth notes (e.g., "1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &")
• Kick Drum: On beats 1 and 3
• Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4

Example:

Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-
Kick:   o-------o-------
Snare:      o-------o---

Pre-Chorus

Build-Up:

• Hi-Hat: Open on the "&" of beat 4
• Snare Drum: Grace note rolls leading into beat 2 and 4
• Kick Drum: Double on beats 1 and 3, leading into 1-2-&-3 (syncopation)

Example: ``} Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-O- Kick: o-----oo------- Snare: oo-o---oo-o-o-

#### Chorus
**Enhanced Rock Beat:**
- Hi-Hat: Accented quarter notes (open on beats 1 and 3)
- Kick Drum: On beats 1, "2 &", and 3
- Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4
- Occasional Crash Cymbal on beat 1 or significant lyrics

**Example:**

Hi-Hat: X---X---X---X--- Kick: o---o-o-o---o--- Snare: o-------o--- Crash: C---------------

#### Bridge
**Dynamic Variations:**
- Toms: Eighth notes emphasizing the build-up and tension (e.g., triplets)
- Snare: Steady on beats 2 and 4 with flams or ghost notes
- Cymbals: Ride Cymbal to accentuate

**Example:**

Toms: - o - o - o - o Snare: o o Cymbal: x x

#### Outro
**Returning to Basic Rock Beat:**
- Hi-Hat: Eighth notes, accenting slightly to indicate wrap-up
- Kick Drum: On beats 1 and 3
- Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4

**Example:**

Hi-Hat: x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- Kick: o-------o------- Snare: o-------o---

This pattern and structure should complement the energetic and powerful essence of "Caught in the Crossfire," driving the message and emotions of the song effectively.