Heading South by Zach Bryan

Key: B · 99 BPM · 4/4

Heading South by Zach Bryan is written in B major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater): E-B-C#m. At 99 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)) in B major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the ii-V-I progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 2AD-A-Bm
Capo 4GC-G-Am
Capo 7EA-E-F#m

Chord chart

  • 0:00 E
  • 0:02 B
  • 0:03 C#m
  • 0:05 E
  • 0:06 B
  • 0:11 C#m
  • 0:14 E
  • 0:15 B
  • 0:16 C#m
  • 0:19 E
  • 0:20 B
  • 0:23 E
  • 0:24 B
  • 0:28 E
  • 0:29 B
  • 0:31 C#m
  • 0:33 E
  • 0:34 B
  • 0:35 C#m
  • 0:38 E
  • 0:39 B
  • 0:42 E
  • 0:44 B
  • 0:44 C#m
  • 0:47 B
  • 0:49 C#m
  • 0:51 E
  • 0:53 B
  • 0:54 C#m
  • 0:57 E
  • 0:58 B
  • 0:59 C#m
  • 1:01 A
  • 1:04 E
  • 1:06 B
  • 1:09 C#m
  • 1:11 A
  • 1:13 E
  • 1:16 B
  • 1:20 C#m
  • 1:23 E
  • 1:24 B
  • 1:25 C#m
  • 1:27 E
  • 1:29 B
  • 1:30 C#m
  • 1:32 E
  • 1:33 B
  • 1:34 C#m
  • 1:37 E
  • 1:38 B
  • 1:43 C#m
  • 1:45 E
  • 1:46 B
  • 1:48 C#m
  • 1:50 E
  • 1:51 B
  • 1:52 C#m
  • 1:55 E
  • 1:56 B
  • 2:00 E
  • 2:01 B
  • 2:06 C#m
  • 2:08 A
  • 2:11 E
  • 2:13 B
  • 2:16 C#m
  • 2:18 A
  • 2:20 E
  • 2:23 B
  • 2:26 C#m
  • 2:28 A
  • 2:30 E
  • 2:32 B
  • 2:35 C#m
  • 2:37 A
  • 2:40 E
  • 2:42 B

Frequently asked questions

What key is Heading South in?

Heading South is in B major.

What chords does Heading South use?

The core of Heading South cycles through E, B, C#m (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Heading South?

Heading South runs at 99 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Heading South use?

Heading South follows the ii-V-I progression. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).

What capo should I use for Heading South?

Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.