Nothing Else Matters — Chords

Metallica

Key E minorTuning StandardCapo None

Verse

Em›D›C›G›B7›Am

Fingerpicked around Em — the open-string intro is the signature.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era) · Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)

Original amp EQ — bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7.5 · gain 6.5 · presence 6.5

What key is Nothing Else Matters in?

Nothing Else Matters is in E minor.

What chords does Nothing Else Matters use?

The main progression uses Em, D, C, G, B7, Am. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

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