What key is "Nothing Else Matters" in?

"Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Nothing Else Matters" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Nothing Else Matters" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Nothing Else Matters"?

This arrangement of "Nothing Else Matters" uses 6 chords: A, B7, C, D, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "Nothing Else Matters" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Metallica can I play here?

Try "NOTHING ELSE MATTERS", "ENTER SANDMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

So close, no mat ter (D)how far,

could n’t be much more (D)from the heart,

for ev er trust ing (D)who we are

and (B7)noth ing else (Em)mat ters.

Nev er o pened my (D)self this way.

Life is ours, we live it (D)our way.

All these words I don’t (D)just say

and (B7)noth ing else (Em)mat ters.

Nev er cared for what they (C)do,

nev er cared for what they (C)know,

(D)oh, but I (Em)know.

Nothing Else Matters by Metallica

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 72 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with an Alberti bass pattern in your left hand — instead of holding block chords, you'll break them into a rolling bottom-middle-top-middle figure that gives the piece its gentle, swaying feel.

At 72 BPM you have plenty of time, so focus on keeping that left-hand pattern smooth and even across all six chords.

The trickiest transition will be moving into and out of B7: that chord shape sits differently under your fingers than the others, so isolate the bars around it and loop them slowly until the reach feels natural.

Practice hands separately at first — get the left-hand pattern almost automatic before adding the melody.

Once you combine hands, watch that your right-hand melody notes sing out above the bass; keep your left hand lighter.

If any transition feels rushed, drop the tempo until it doesn't.

This is the piece that will train your fingers to roll chords effortlessly, and that skill transfers to almost everything you'll play next.

About “Nothing Else Matters”

What key is "Nothing Else Matters" in?: "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica is in the key of G with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Nothing Else Matters" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Nothing Else Matters" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Nothing Else Matters"?: This arrangement of "Nothing Else Matters" uses 6 chords: A, B7, C, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Nothing Else Matters" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Metallica can I play here?: Try "NOTHING ELSE MATTERS", "ENTER SANDMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.