Is this real sheet music for "Nothing Else Matters"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Nothing Else Matters".

Can I see all the notes in "Nothing Else Matters"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 81 BPM.

Nothing Else Matters — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Nothing Else Matters" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 81 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 81 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Metallica

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How to Play "Nothing Else Matters" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.