Metal · 1991 · intermediate

Enter Sandman

by Metallica
Key of Em intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
EmCGD
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BPM 100
Key
Em
Chords
4
Genre
Metal
Year
1991

Enter Sandman Chord Progression Breakdown

Enter Sandman (1991) is a intermediate metal song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (Em, C, G, D 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

Tags

metal1990sthrash

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What is the chord progression for Enter Sandman?

Enter Sandman by Metallica uses the chords Em, C, G, D in the key of Em.

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

What key is Enter Sandman in?

Enter Sandman by Metallica is in the key of Em.

The primary chords are Em, C, G.

Is Enter Sandman beginner-friendly?

Enter Sandman is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Enter Sandman?

Enter Sandman is a metal song from 1991.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of metal music.

Can I transpose Enter Sandman 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.