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 (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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 81 BPM.
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.
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About “Nothing Else Matters”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Nothing Else Matters"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica played in?
- Nothing Else Matters 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 "Nothing Else Matters"?
- The arrangement plays at 81 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nothing Else Matters" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 8 chords: A, Am, B, B7, C, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Metallica can I play here?
- Try "ENTER SANDMAN", "Nothing Else Matters". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Nothing Else Matters" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 81 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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