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Zach Bryan’s heartfelt country folk song about moving on and finding direction. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Tip: Play with a steady, driving folk strum. Zach Bryan’s style is raw and honest — focus on emotion over perfection.
Key, Tuning & Capo
Original key: C♯m · Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) · Capo: 4th fret to play along with the original recording.
Playing tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding the strum — clean, in-time changes beat speed.
Step-by-Step Guide
Full Song
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Practice tip: The G-C-Em-D progression is one of the most common in country-folk music. Once you nail these four chords smoothly, you can play hundreds of songs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Heading South"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Heading South" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Heading South" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Heading South"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2022.