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Metallica - Enter Sandman Chords

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ChordsE, A, G, F, B
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

EAEEGFGFE
Sayyourprayers,Flittleone,don’tforget,myFson,
ToincludeGeveryoneFGF
Etuckyouin,warmFwithin,keepyoufreefromFsin
TillthesandmanGhecomesFGF
FSleepwithoneeyeopen,grippingyourpillowtight
FExitFlight,BEnterFnight
FTakeBmyEhand,we’reGofftoFnever Gneverland
Something’swrong,Fshutthelight,heavythoughtsFtonight
Andtheyaren’tGofsnowwhite,FGF
Edreamsofwar,Fdreamsofliars,dreamsofdragon’sFfire
AndofthingsGthatwillbite
FSleepwithoneeyeopen,grippingyourpillowtight
FExitFlight,BEnterFnight
FTakeBmyEhand,we’reGofftoFnever Gneverland
EGFEGFGF
FBFBFBEFBEEE
EHushlittlebaby,don’tsayaword,andnevermindthatnoiseyouheard
EIt’sjustthebeastsunderyourbed,Finyourcloset,inyourhead
FExitFlight,BEnterFnight,EgrainFofBsand
FExitFlight,BEnterFnight
FTakeBmyEhand,we’reGofftoFnever Gneverland
EEGEF
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ArtistMetallica
AlbumMetallica
GenresAlternative, Hard Rock, Indie, Rock, Metal
Year1991
KeyE
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Enter Sandman on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Metallica - Enter Sandman on guitar requires 5 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Enter Sandman uses these transitions most often: F → B (20), G → F (18), and E → F (12). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with E - A chord transition.

1. E → A chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

Here's how to move from E to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse.

E to A

2. E → G chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from E to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

E to G

3. G → F chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from G to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 18 times.

G to F

4. F → E chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

Switching from F to E:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

F to E

5. F → B chord transition

Switching from F to B:

  1. Slide your index finger on E string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 4.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
  4. Slide your pinky from D string fret 3 to B string fret 4.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 20 times.

6. B → E chord transition

To move from B to E:

  1. While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to A string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 10 times.

Enter Sandman chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Enter Sandman.

  • Enter Sandman includes 99 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Enter Sandman contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Enter Sandman connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → G: 21%
    • F → E: 1%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → G: 4%
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