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.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 2 | A | D-A-Bm |
| Capo 4 | G | C-G-Am |
| Capo 7 | E | A-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.