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 (B7sus4)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 (B7sus4)noth ing else (Em)mat ters.
Trust I seek and I (D)find in you.
Ev ’ry day for us (D)some thing new.
O pen mind for a (D)dif f’rent view.
And (B7sus4)noth ing else (Em)mat ters.
Nev er cared for what they (C)do.
Nev er cared for what they (C)know.
But I (Em)know.
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 (B7sus4)noth ing else (Em)mat ters.
Nev er cared for what they (C)do.
Nev er cared for what they (C)know.
But I (Em)know.
Nev er cared for what they (C)say.
Nev er cared for games they (C)play.
Nev er cared for what they (Em)do.
Nev er cared for what they (C)know.
And I (Em)know.
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.
No, (B7sus4)noth ing else (Em)mat ters.
Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 81 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
This arrangement is a great way to develop your sense of pacing and dynamics in a slow ballad setting — at 81 BPM you have room to breathe, but that also means every hesitation between chords will be audible, so smooth transitions matter more than speed.
Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, which means you'll often anchor on one low note while your right hand moves through the chord changes above — focus on keeping that left hand steady and relaxed, almost on autopilot.
The trickiest moments will be shifting between Em, C, and D in sequence and landing cleanly on B7, since that shape can feel awkward if you're newer to it — isolate those two-bar transitions and loop them slowly until the fingering feels automatic.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, getting comfortable with the right-hand chord rhythm before layering the bass underneath.
Watch your timing through the Am and G changes especially; students tend to rush those.
Once it clicks, this song will genuinely solidify your confidence moving between minor and major chords in a real musical context — that skill transfers to dozens of other ballads.
About “Nothing Else Matters”
- What key is "Nothing Else Matters" in?
- "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica is in the key of E with a tempo of 81 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Nothing Else Matters" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 8 chords: A, Am, B, 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 "ENTER SANDMAN", "Nothing Else Matters". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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