Nothing Else Matters Chords
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Chords in this song
Chords for Nothing Else Matters by Metallica. The estimated core chords are Em, D, C, Am. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Nothing Else Matters
The automatically estimated key is Em; check it against the recording before playing along.
Estimated difficulty: Beginner — all 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords, and it moves quickly at 142 BPM.
Estimated core chords
Chord progression through the song
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Frequently asked
What key is Nothing Else Matters in?
Nothing Else Matters by Metallica has an automatically estimated key of Em, at around 142 BPM.
What chords do I need for Nothing Else Matters?
The automatically estimated core chords are Em, D, C, Am.
Is Nothing Else Matters good for beginners?
Based on the automatic chord estimate: Beginner. All 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords, and it moves quickly at 142 BPM.