The popularity of Taylor Swift and her music can also potentially save lives – teaching fans and others how to perform CPR to the entertainer’s playlist of songs.

Currently, there are over 50 songs that are technically helpful for conducting CPR, supplementing the Bee Gees’ 1977 song, Stayin’Alive, which has long been thought of as having an ideal CPR beat.

In fact, the Monash Victorian Institute presented a list of Swift-inspired songs at its Swiftposium in February 2024. Presenters at the academic conference stated that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. That is because it is still under-diagnosed, under-treated, and under-recognized due to a lack of awareness.

That’s why In-Pulse CPR is dedicated to making sure everyone knows CPR and receives CPR/AED training onsite. Survival rates for cardiac arrest can greatly improve with the use of bystander CPR.

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Swift’s songs are some of the most influential music of this generation. Because music plays a major role in maintaining CPR compressions, identifying to new songs with the optimal beats per minute (BPM) for learning CPR is critical.

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that is used to provide oxygen to a patient while keeping the blood flowing during an SCA. Therefore, the lifesaving technique is one of the most important factors in determining survival rates.

To ensure CPR is effective, the rescuer needs to ensure compressions are 100 to 120 beats per minute. The song, Stayin’ Alive’s rhythm follows a beat pattern of 103 beats per minute (BPM). Therefore, to target younger people, Swift’s music could be influential.

Also, think about the name, Swift – every moment counts during an SCA and “swift” action is required.

Many of Swift’s songs can help maintain 100 to 120 BPM compression rate.

Endorsed by the  AHA

This type of newfound approach to CPR engagement is endorsed by the American Heart Association as well, which has supported several of Swift’s songs via X (previously Twitter) for performing hands-only CPR. According to the AHA on X, Taylor Swift’s song, Love Story, has 119 BPM – perfect for performing CPR.

Taylor Swift’s music is already causing people to increase their interest in heart health. The Ëras Tour” treadmill challenge, for instance, gives fans the opportunity to walk or run the total three-hour setlist of the Eras Tour. You can find a CPR song for each Swifty Era.

When you combine the use of CPR with music, you can make learning CPR much more engaging. The ideal song is close to 120 BPM.

DRS ABCD for CPR

Also, there’s a musical-type pattern for beginning CPR – or the steps to follow for doctor’s ABCD (DRS ABCD) for CPR:

These steps can be easily memorized:

• Check for Danger
• Check for Response
• Send for Help (Call 911)
• Check the Patient’s Airway
• Check for Regular and Normal Breathing
• Begin CPR
• Initiate Defibrillation with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

After calling 911, it’s also helpful to stay on the line, if possible. The person at the other end can help you get through the steps during the emergency.

However, the most important thing to do is to get CPR/AED training onsite. It doesn’t take a lot of time and you can use the training to help save a life.

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The Best Taylor Swift Songs (Between 100 to 120 BPM) to use for CPR

Below is a list of the Taylor Swift songs you can use to give CPR and their BPMs.

1. Fearless (100 BPM)
2. Is It Over Now? (100 BPM)
3. I Think He Knows (100 BPM)
4. Teardrops On My Guitar (100 BPM)
5. Stay Stay Stay (100 BPM)
6. Untouchable (102 BPM)
7. Nothing New (102 BPM)
8. Long Live (102 BPM)
9. Cornelia Street (102 BPM)
10. Paper Rings (103 BPM)
11. Soon You’ll Get Better (103 BPM)
12. You’re Losing Me (103 BPM)
13. 22 (104 BPM)
14. Clean (104 BPM)
15. Picture To Burn (105 BPM)
16. We Were Happy (106 BPM)
17. September (107 BPM)
18. Question…? (109 BPM)
19. Coney Island (108 BPM)
20. Dear Reader (108 BPM)
21. Maroon (108 BPM)
22. Santa Baby (108 BPM)
23. Say Don’t Go (110 BPM)
24. Now That We Don’t Talk (110 BPM)
25. King Of My Heart (110 BPM)
26. Treacherous (110 BPM)
27. Mirrorball (110 BPM)
28. Snow On The Beach (110 BPM)
29. Labyrinth (110 BPM)
30. The Man (110 BPM)
31. Afterglow (111 BPM)
32. Paris (111 BPM)
33. Gold Rush (112 BPM)
34. The Outside (112 BPM)
35. Sparks Fly (115 BPM)
36. A Place in This World (115 BPM)
37. Carolina (116 BPM)
38. Message In A Bottle (116 BPM)
39. Last Christmas (116 BPM)
40. Forever Winter (116 BPM)
41. Hey Stephen (116 BPM)
42. The Lucky One (117 BPM)
43. Welcome to New York (117 BPM)
44. I Wish You Would (117 BPM)
45. How You Get the Girl (117 BPM)
46. Suburban Legends (118 BPM)
47. Forever & Always (119 BPM)
48. Speak Now (119 BPM)
49. Hoax (119 BPM)
50. Dear John (119 BPM)
51. Love Story (119 BPM)
52. Dress (120 BPM)
53. Illicit Affairs (120 BPM)
54. You’re On Your Own, Kid (120 BPM)

Whether you like Taylor Swift’s songs or prefer another music genre, it’s important to remember that music can be instrumental – especially when it comes to saving a life.