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Metallica is the following band on the Chords for Beginners site. Metallica is the best known metal band on the planet. There are four amazing easy guitar tabs from the band with lyrics and guitar chords. The songs: Nothing else matters; The unforgiven; The unforgiven II. and Astronomy. Please give us a huge Like, I think we deserve it, and share our chords for beginners with your friends! Thank you very much. 

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1. Metallica - Nothing Else Matters chords
2. Metallica - The Unforgiven chords
3. Metallica - The Unforgiven II chords
4. Metallica - Astronomy chords

Metallica defined the look and sound of 1980s heavy metal, it was always the Metallica who led the way, who pushed to another level, who became the last of the superstar rockers. It was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. Metallica members include Kirk – lead guitar; James Hetfield – vocals, rhythm guitar; Jason Newsted – bass guitar; Robert Trujillo – bass guitar and Lars Ulrich – drums. The band's debut album, Kill 'Em All, was released in 1983 on Elektra Records, a raw album with lots of aggression and excellent riffs, that received enthusiastic reviews from critics. Ride The Lightning followed one year later, reaching the #100 position on The Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. After more than 20 years, eleven albums, and six Grammy Awards, Metallica has more than proven its staying power as rock's preeminent metal group. It is our duty to keep their music for the future generation by playing, singing them. Stay with us, check this out: Chords for Beginners: Chubby Checker.

Guitar chords for beginners: Metallica

Chords: Metallica – Nothing Else Matters

Great piece of music thanks to Metallica. Nothing else matters is the most known song of the Metallica. Play the following guitar chords: Em, D, C, G, Bm and A major chords.

Chords for beginners: "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica

Guitar chords: Em, D, C, G, Bm and A major guitar chords
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Guitar chords for beginners: "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica - chord illustrations

Intro: Em  D  C

Em                         D    C

So close no matter how far
Em                                        D    C
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Em                            D   C

Forever trusting who we are
G      Bm             Em

And nothing else matters
Em  D  C  Em…
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters
Em  D  C  Em…
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new

Open mind for a different view
G      Bm             Em      C  A  D

And nothing else matters
D                                          C   A  D
Never cared for what they do
D                                             C     A  D

Never cared for what they know
D        Em

But I know
Em  D  C  Em…
So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters
D  C  A  D…
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know
Em  D  C  Em…
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters
Em  D  C  Em
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
D  C  A  D…
Never cared for what they say
Never cared for games they play
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
And I know
Em  D  C  Em…
So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
No nothing else matters…

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Chords for Beginners: Metallica – The Unforgiven

The unforgiven, a song with deep message and killing melody on the Chords for beginners blog by Metallica. Guitar chords: Am, Em, D, C, G and E major chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "The Unforgiven" by Metallica

Guitar chords: Am, Em, D, C, G and E major guitar chords
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Guitar chords for beginners: "The Unforgiven" by Metallica - chord illustrations

Am                           Em

New blood joins this earth,
         D                     Am

And quickly he's subdued.
Am                                      Em

Through constant pained disgrace
        D                              Am

The young boy learns their rules.
Am  Em  D  Am…
With time the child draws in.
This whipping boy done wrong.
Deprived of all his thoughts
The young man struggles on and on.
Am                 C                 G
He's known a vow unto his own,
         C                    G

That never from this day
       C                     G      E

His will they'll take away.
Am             C                       G
What I've felt, What I've known
            Em                                          Am

Never shined through in what I've shown.
Am     C                G

Never be. Never see.
            E                                Am

Won't see what might have been.
Am             C                       G
What I've felt, What I've known
            Em                                           Am

Never shined through in what I've shown.
Am       C                G

Never free. Never me.
         E                       Am

So I dub thee unforgiven.
Am  Em  D  Am…
They dedicate their lives
To running all of his.
He tries to please them all –
This bitter man he is.
Am  Em  D  Am…
Throughout his life the same –
He's battled constantly.
This fight he cannot win –
A tired man they see no longer cares.
(Am)  C  G  C…
The old man then prepares
To die regretfully –
That old man here is me.
Am  C  G  Em
What I've felt, What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown.
Never be. Never see.
Won't see what might have been.
What I've felt, What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown.
Never free. Never me.
So I dub thee unforgiven.  (2x)

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Metallica – The Unforgiven II chords

A top song from on the Chords for Beginners, definitely one of Metallica's best ever: The unforgiven II. Guitar chords in the tab: Am, C, G, Em, Dm and F major chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "The Unforgiven II" by Metallica

Guitar chords: Am, C, G, Em, Dm and F major chords
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Guitar chords for beginners: "The Unforgiven 2" by Metallica - chord illustrations

Intro: Am  C  G  Em  Am (2x)

Am           C   G  Em                                  Am 

Lay beside me,    tell me what they've done
                  C                    G         Em                     Am

Speak the words I wanna hear, to make my demons run
                    C       G             Em                              Am

The door is locked now, but it's opened if you're true
Am            C                   G                    Em                 Am

If you can understand the me, then I can understand the you
C  G  Em  Am  (2x)

Am      C    G   Em                        Am

Lay beside me, under wicked sky
Am                       C                G           Em                 Am

Through black of day, dark of night, we share this paralyze
                          C     G                 Em                   Am

The door cracks open    but there's no sun shining through
                    C                         G                 Em                   Dm

Black heart scarring darker still,    but there's no sun shining through
                   F                     G

No, there's no sun shining through
                   F                     Am

No, there's no sun shining...
Am                     C
What I've felt, what I've known
G                        Em

Turn the pages, turn the stone
      Am                               C               Em    G

Behind the door, should I open it for you?
Am                     C
What I've felt, what I've known
G                         Em

Sick and tired, I stand alone
            Am                                           C                           Em

Could you be there? 'Cause I'm the one who waits for you
                    G                Am

Or are you unforgiven, too?
Am  C  G  Em…
Come lay beside me, this won't hurt, I swear
She loves me not, she loves me still, but she'll never love again
She lay beside me but she'll be there when I'm gone
Black heart scarring darker still, yes, she'll be there when I'm gone
Yes, she'll be there when I'm gone
Dead sure she'll be there...
Am  C  G  Em…
What I've felt, what I've known
Turn the pages, turn the stone
Behind the door, should I open it for you?
Am  C  G  Em…
What I've felt, what I've known
Sick and tired, I stand alone
Could you be there? 'Cause I'm the one who waits for you
Or are you unforgiven, too?
Am  C  G  Em…
Lay beside me, tell me what I've done
The door is closed, so are your eyes
But now I see the sun, now I see the sun
Yes, now I see it
Am  C  G  Em…
What I've felt, what I've known
Turn the pages, turn the stone
Behind the door, should I open it for you?
Am  C  G  Em…
What I've felt, what I've known
So sick and tired, I stand alone
Could you be there? 'Cause I'm the one who waits,
The one who waits for you....
Am  C  G  Em…
Oh, what I've felt, what I've known
Turn the pages, turn the stone
Behind the door, should I open it for you? (so I dub thee Unforgiven)
Oh, what I've felt... Oh, what I've known...
I take this key (never free...)
And I bury it (never me...) in you
Because you're unforgiven, too...
Never free... Never me...
'Cause you're unforgiven, too...Oh

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How to play chords in "Metallica" songs as a beginner?

Metallica’s music, known for its powerful riffs, complex chords and dynamic melodies, offers a rich tapestry for guitarists, particularly when exploring open chords and strumming patterns. Many of their iconic songs, like “Nothing Else Matters” and “The Unforgiven” utilize open chords that allow players to capture the essence of the band’s sound while adding their own touch.

Guitar chords for beginners: Metallica

The beauty of using open chords lies in their resonance and depth. For instance, “The unforgiven II” features simple open chords that create a haunting atmosphere, making it accessible for beginners yet rewarding for seasoned players. The song’s fingerpicking pattern can also be adapted to a strumming style, providing versatility. 

In contrast, “Astronomy” combines open chords with intricate strumming patterns, enabling players to experience the song’s emotional depth. This layering of strumming and chord transitions helps convey the narrative embedded in the lyrics. Overall, Metallica’s use of open chords not only enhances their musical storytelling but also invites guitarists to experiment with various playing styles, bridging the gap between heavy metal and acoustic sensibilities. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced musician, these songs offer a compelling way to connect with Metallica's powerful legacy.

Chords for Beginners: Metallica – Astronomy

Astronomy by Metallica; guitar chords: Em, D, C, B, E and G major chords. Stay with my site for more great chords for beginners!

Guitar chords for beginners: "Astronomy" by Metallica

Guitar chords: Em, D, C, B, E and G major chords
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "Astronomy" by Metallica - chord illustrations

Em                            D             

Clock strikes twelve and moondrops burst
C         B           Em

Out at you from their hiding place
Em                         D 

Like acid and oil on a madman's face
C         B                Em

His reason tends to fly away
         C                    B

Like lesser birds on the four winds
    C                           G

Like silver scrapes in May
         C                         B

And now the sand's become a crust
C          B              Em

Most of you have gone away
Em  D  C  B…
Come Susie dear, let's take a walk
Just out there upon the beach
I know you'll soon be married
And you'll want to know where winds come from
Well it's never said at all
On the map that Carrie reads
Behind the clock back there you know
At the Four Winds Bar
E       C   D       E      C  D      E
Hey!      Hey!  Hey!     Hey!
E                                    C
Four winds at the Four Winds Bar
D                                   E

Two doors locked and windows barred
E                            C

One door left to take you in
D                            E

The other one just mirrors it
E       C   D       E      C  D      E
Hey!      Hey!  Hey!     Hey!
E  C  D  E…
Hellish glare and inference
The other one's a duplicate
The Queenly flux, eternal light
Or the light that never warms
Yes the light that never, never warms
Or the light that
C         D  C  D            D   C  D            D   C  D

Never, never warms… Never warms… Never warms
Em  D  C  B…
The clock strikes twelve and moondrops burst
Out at you from their hiding place
Miss Carrie nurse and Susie dear
Would find themselves at Four Winds Bar
Em  D  C  B…
It's the nexus of the crisis
And the origin of storms
Just the place to hopelessly
Encounter time and then came me
E  C  D  E…
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Call me Desdinova, Eternal light
These gravely digs of mine
Will surely prove a sight
And don't forget my dog
Fixed and consequent
Astronomy...a star

 

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