Backwards
Backwards by Zach Bryan has a tempo of about 89 BPM and is in Ab major (4B on the Camelot wheel). Backwards came out on 2026-10-16 on Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs. Its best position on the charts we follow is #8 on Apple Music Canada · Top Songs, and it is on 1 chart today.
Tempo
At 89 BPM this is a relaxed mid-tempo song, faster than 7% of the songs in our catalogue. This range is home to a lot of hip-hop, R&B and reggaeton, which often sits around 90–100 BPM.
Key
Ab major uses the notes Ab – Bb – C – Db – Eb – F – G. Major keys tend to sound bright and settled, and its relative minor, F minor, shares exactly the same notes, which is why the two mix so smoothly.
Energy
We rate its energy 50/100 (moderate), based on how loud, dense, bright and punchy the preview sounds. Counted in double-time (178 BPM) it matches a typical running cadence.
Songs that mix well with it
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For a smooth harmonic mix, pair it with songs in 4B, 3B, 5B, 4A at a similar tempo.
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About Zach Bryan
American country musician. Zachary Lane Bryan is an American singer-songwriter. Born in Yokosuka, Japan, and raised in Oologah, Oklahoma, he released two self-produced studio albums, DeAnn (2019) and Elisabeth (2020), before signing with Warner Records to release his third album and major label debut American Heartbreak (2022), which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and was led by the Billboard Hot 100-top ten single "Something in the Orange". (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA) More about Zach Bryan →
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Questions
What is the BPM of Backwards by Zach Bryan?
About 89 BPM, a relaxed mid-tempo tempo.
What key is Backwards in?
Ab major, which is 4B on the Camelot wheel. Its relative minor is F minor.
Is Backwards good for running or the gym?
Counted in double-time (178 BPM) it matches a typical running cadence. Its energy is 50/100.
What songs mix well with Backwards?
Songs in 4B, 3B, 5B, 4A between 83 and 95 BPM, see the list on this page.