Metal · 1991 · intermediate

Nothing Else Matters

by Metallica
Key of Em intermediate 5 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVIIiv
EmCGDAm
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BPM 100
Key
Em
Chords
5
Genre
Metal
Year
1991

Nothing Else Matters Chord Progression Breakdown

Nothing Else Matters (1991) is a intermediate metal song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII – iv (Em, C, G, D, Am in Em).

Analysis

  • i (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (C) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • iv (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

metal1990sthrash

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What is the chord progression for Nothing Else Matters?

Nothing Else Matters by Metallica uses the chords Em, C, G, D, Am in the key of Em.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III – VII – iv.

What key is Nothing Else Matters in?

Nothing Else Matters by Metallica is in the key of Em.

The primary chords are Em, C, G.

Is Nothing Else Matters beginner-friendly?

Nothing Else Matters is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Nothing Else Matters?

Nothing Else Matters is a metal song from 1991.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of metal music.

Can I transpose Nothing Else Matters to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.