The American Heart Association (AHA) has confirmed that Sabrina Carpenter’s song “Goodbye” carries the ideal tempo for Hands-Only CPR, clocking in at 120 beats per minute. The track, taken from her chart-topping seventh album Man’s Best Friend, now joins a growing list of popular songs that can help people remember the correct rhythm for chest compressions during an emergency.
Hands-Only CPR is one of the most effective ways to help someone experiencing cardiac arrest—and timing is everything. The AHA recommends chest compressions at a steady pace of 100–120 beats per minute to keep blood flowing until professional help arrives. Songs like Carpenter’s “Goodbye” provide a simple, accessible tool to help the public keep count in a high-stress situation. Recently, several other hit songs with the same tempo have also been recommended, including “Twilight Zone” by Ariana Grande, “Go Baby” by Justin Bieber, and “Shut Down” by BLACKPINK.
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The AHA encourages everyone to learn Hands-Only CPR, which involves two simple steps: calling emergency services and pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest at the recommended tempo.
The recognition arrives at a career-defining moment for Carpenter. Man’s Best Friend, released on August 29, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking her second consecutive chart-topping album. All 12 tracks entered the Billboard Hot 100, with hits like “Tears” and “Manchild.”
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