Nothing Else Matters Chords
Learn to play “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica on guitar — played in the key of Em, using Em, D, C and G. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
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About Nothing Else Matters
“Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica is a well-known rock song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Em, D, C, G, B and A — with the progression centred on Em, D and C. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Nothing Else Matters — FAQ
What key is “Nothing Else Matters” in?
“Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Nothing Else Matters”?
“Nothing Else Matters” uses 6 chords: Em, D, C, G, B and A.
Is “Nothing Else Matters” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Nothing Else Matters” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Nothing Else Matters”?
“Nothing Else Matters” is performed by Metallica.
Is there a play-along video for “Nothing Else Matters”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Nothing Else Matters”?
“Nothing Else Matters” is categorised as Rock.
