Other arrangements of Nothing Else Matters
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 72 BPM.
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.
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About “Nothing Else Matters”
- Can I learn "Nothing Else Matters" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Nothing Else Matters" with hands-separate practice in G at 72 BPM.
- What key is "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica played in?
- Nothing Else Matters is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nothing Else Matters"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nothing Else Matters" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Nothing Else Matters"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Nothing Else Matters"?
- "Nothing Else Matters" was originally performed by Metallica. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Nothing Else Matters"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B7, C, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Metallica can I play here?
- Try "NOTHING ELSE MATTERS", "ENTER SANDMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Nothing Else Matters"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Nothing Else Matters" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Nothing Else Matters"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Nothing Else Matters" is in the key of G at 72 BPM.
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