I truly, sincerely hope that you will never be in a situation where you need to perform CPR. And, if you are, I hope even more that you are trained in CPR. Regardless if you are CPR certified or not (visit the Red Cross website if you are looking to get your certification), you can always remember some of your favorite songs to keep you on the beat. Here are a handful of surprising tracks that may just help you save a life, as certified by the American Heart Association.
“Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
Lamar’s 2024 hit is 101 beats per minute, a great tempo for CPR (as are “tv off,” “squabble up,” and “peekaboo”).
“Relationships” by HAIM
Relationships might be hard, but CPR doesn’t have to be! This recent release by the three sisters is 101 beats per minute!
“Miss Possessive” by Tate McRae
Tate is possessive, she wants you to stay alive, and her latest album’s title track is 102 beats per minute.
“Pink Pony Club,” “Good Luck Babe,” and “After Midnight” by Chappell Roan
The midwestern princess has three American Heart Association certified CPR approved tracks. You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling, but please don’t stop your heart trying to stop the feeling.
“Jolene” by Dolly Parton
I’m begging of you, please remember that this 111 beat per minute track is CPR approved!
“Dancing Through Life” from Wicked
Keep on dancing through life, this track is CPR safe, at 117 beats per minute!
“Fearless,” “Love Story,” “Sparks Fly,” “22,” “Clean,” “Welcome to New York,” “The Man,” “You’re On Your Own, Kid,” “Maroon,” “You’re Losing Me,” “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me,” “I Hate It Here,” “Clara Bow,” “The Alchemy,” and “imgonnagetyouback” by Taylor Swift
Make your way through the eras with these CPR certified tracks!
“360” by Charli xcx
Nothing is more brat than saving a life, “360” is 120 beats per minute.
“Stick Season” by Noah Kahan
If you ever need to do CPR in Vermont, this track is the perfect tempo at 118 beats per minute.
“About Damn Time” by Lizzo
In a minute, Imma need a, sentimental, man or woman, to *pump* *my* *blood*! 109 beats per minute will keep you on time.
“Baby Shark” by Pinkfong
CPR do do do do do do, 115 beats per minute is the perfect tempo for any shark to perform CPR to!
“Dancing Queen” by ABBA
Keep it young, sweet, and alive with this 101 beat per minute track.
“Flowers” by Miley Cyrus
You can buy yourself flowers, but you can’t perform life-saving CPR on yourself. Tell your loved ones that “Flowers” is 118 beats per minute and safe for CPR.
“Please Please Please” and “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
Have you ever tried this one? We sure hope you haven’t, but if you ever need to, remember that these tracks are 107 & 104 beats per minute: CPR safe!
