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Say your prayers, lit (F5)tle (E5)one, don’t for get, my (F5)son, to in clude ev ’ry (G5)one.
I tuck you in, warm (F5)with (E5)in, keep you free from (F5)sin till the sand man he (G5)comes,
ah.
(B7)Sleep with (F#m)one eye o pen,
(B7)grip ping your (F#m)pil low tight.
(F#5)Ex (B5)it: (F#5)light,
en (B5)ter: (E5)night,
(F#5)take
my (E5)hand,
we’re (G5)off to (F#5)Nev er Nev (G5)er Land.
Some thing’s wrong, shut (F5)the (E5)light, heav y thoughts to (F5)night, and they aren’t of Snow (G5)White.
I Dreams of war, dreams (F5)of (E5)liars, dreams of dra gon’s (F5)fi and of things that will (G5)bite,
yeah.
(B7)Sleep with (F#m)one eye o pen,
(B7)grip ping your (F#m)pil low tight.
(F#5)Ex (B5)it: (F#5)light,
en (B5)ter: (E5)night,
(F#5)take
my (E5)hand,
we’re (G5)off to (F#5)Nev er Nev (G5)er Land.
Heh heh.
Hush lit tle (B7)ba by, (F#m)don’t say a word,
and nev er (B7)mind that (F#m)noise heard,
it’s just the (B7)beasts un (F#m)der your bed,
in your (B7)clos et, (F#m)in your head.
(F#5)Ex (B5)it: (F#5)light,
en (B5)ter: (E5)night,
(F#5)grain
of (E5)sand,
(F#5)ex (B5)it: (F#5)light,
en (B5)ter: (E5)night,
(F#5)take
my (E5)hand,
we’re (G5)off to (F#5)Nev er Nev (G5)er Land,
yeah.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
oo!
Yeah, (E5)yeah!
(G5)Yo
(F#5)whoa!
Enter Sandman — Simple Sheet Music
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"Enter Sandman" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 123 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for coordinating a walking bass line in your left hand against chunky power-chord hits in your right.
At 123 BPM with six different power chords — Epow, Bpow, Fpow, F#pow, Apow, and Gpow — you'll need clean, quick hand shifts, so start hands-separate and at about 80 BPM until each part feels automatic.
The trickiest transitions are Fpow to F#pow (just a half-step slide, but easy to overshoot) and the jump from Gpow up to B7 or A7 when the chorus opens up into fuller voicings.
Keep your left wrist relaxed through the walking bass; tension there will slow you down and muddy the tone.
Once both hands are steady, loop the verse-to-chorus transition until it's seamless — that's where most students stall.
Resist the urge to pedal through everything; use short, rhythmic pedal dabs to keep the dramatic energy tight, not blurry.
This is the piece that will lock in your power-chord confidence for good.
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About “Enter Sandman”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Enter Sandman"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Enter Sandman" by Metallica played in?
- Enter Sandman is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Enter Sandman"?
- The arrangement plays at 123 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Enter Sandman" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Enter Sandman"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Enter Sandman"?
- "Enter Sandman" was originally performed by Metallica. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Enter Sandman"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Apow, B7, Bpow, C, Em, Epow, F#m, +3 more.
- What other songs by Metallica can I play here?
- Try "NOTHING ELSE MATTERS", "Nothing Else Matters". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Enter Sandman". Key of E, 123 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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