Other arrangements of Nothing Else Matters
Pick a learning view.
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 — 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 E, 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”
- 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 E at 81 BPM.
- 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.
- 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 E at 81 BPM.
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