MetallicaAdvancedKey of E5 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Guitar
A thrash metal masterpiece by Metallica about addiction and control. Advanced difficulty in the key of E.
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Tip: This song requires relentless downpicking at high speed; use a metronome to build stamina and accuracy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro Riff
(Instrumental)
Verse 1
E
End of passion play, crumbling away
E
I’m your source of self-destruction
E
Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear
E
Leading on your death’s construction
Pre-Chorus
E
Taste me you will see
E
More is all you need
E
Dedicated to
E
How I’m killing you
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Verse 2
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Clean Interlude
D
Needlework the way, never you betray
D
Life of death becoming clearer
D
Pain monopoly, ritual misery
D
Chop your breakfast on a mirror
D
Taste me you will see
D
More is all you need
D
You’re dedicated to
D
How I’m killing you
Solo Section
(Instrumental – E, F, D progression)
Verse 3
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Outro
E
Master! Master!
E
Where’s the dreams that I’ve been after?
E
Master! Master!
E
You promised only lies
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
All I hear or see is laughter
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
Laughing at my cries
E
Fix me!
Practice tip: Isolate the fast palm-muted gallop riff and the chord changes to the F and D sections separately before attempting the full song; endurance is key.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Master of Puppets"?
You need 5 advanced-friendly chords: Em, G, D, C and Am.
Is "Master of Puppets" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Master of Puppets" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Master of Puppets"?
It was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton, and released in 1986.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Ukulele
A thrash metal masterpiece by Metallica about addiction and control. Advanced difficulty in the key of E.
Downpicking Gallop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song requires relentless downpicking at high speed; use a metronome to build stamina and accuracy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro Riff
(Instrumental)
Verse 1
E
End of passion play, crumbling away
E
I’m your source of self-destruction
E
Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear
E
Leading on your death’s construction
Pre-Chorus
E
Taste me you will see
E
More is all you need
E
Dedicated to
E
How I’m killing you
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Verse 2
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Clean Interlude
D
Needlework the way, never you betray
D
Life of death becoming clearer
D
Pain monopoly, ritual misery
D
Chop your breakfast on a mirror
D
Taste me you will see
D
More is all you need
D
You’re dedicated to
D
How I’m killing you
Solo Section
(Instrumental – E, F, D progression)
Verse 3
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Outro
E
Master! Master!
E
Where’s the dreams that I’ve been after?
E
Master! Master!
E
You promised only lies
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
All I hear or see is laughter
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
Laughing at my cries
E
Fix me!
Practice tip: Isolate the fast palm-muted gallop riff and the chord changes to the F and D sections separately before attempting the full song; endurance is key.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Master of Puppets"?
You need 5 advanced-friendly chords: Em, G, D, C and Am.
Is "Master of Puppets" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Master of Puppets" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Master of Puppets"?
It was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton, and released in 1986.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Piano
A thrash metal masterpiece by Metallica about addiction and control. Advanced difficulty in the key of E.
Downpicking Gallop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
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Tip: This song requires relentless downpicking at high speed; use a metronome to build stamina and accuracy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro Riff
(Instrumental)
Verse 1
E
End of passion play, crumbling away
E
I’m your source of self-destruction
E
Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear
E
Leading on your death’s construction
Pre-Chorus
E
Taste me you will see
E
More is all you need
E
Dedicated to
E
How I’m killing you
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Verse 2
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Clean Interlude
D
Needlework the way, never you betray
D
Life of death becoming clearer
D
Pain monopoly, ritual misery
D
Chop your breakfast on a mirror
D
Taste me you will see
D
More is all you need
D
You’re dedicated to
D
How I’m killing you
Solo Section
(Instrumental – E, F, D progression)
Verse 3
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Outro
E
Master! Master!
E
Where’s the dreams that I’ve been after?
E
Master! Master!
E
You promised only lies
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
All I hear or see is laughter
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
Laughing at my cries
E
Fix me!
Practice tip: Isolate the fast palm-muted gallop riff and the chord changes to the F and D sections separately before attempting the full song; endurance is key.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Master of Puppets"?
You need 5 advanced-friendly chords: Em, G, D, C and Am.
Is "Master of Puppets" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Master of Puppets" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Master of Puppets"?
It was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton, and released in 1986.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Banjo
A thrash metal masterpiece by Metallica about addiction and control. Advanced difficulty in the key of E.
Downpicking Gallop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
12345678
Tip: This song requires relentless downpicking at high speed; use a metronome to build stamina and accuracy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro Riff
(Instrumental)
Verse 1
E
End of passion play, crumbling away
E
I’m your source of self-destruction
E
Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear
E
Leading on your death’s construction
Pre-Chorus
E
Taste me you will see
E
More is all you need
E
Dedicated to
E
How I’m killing you
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Verse 2
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Clean Interlude
D
Needlework the way, never you betray
D
Life of death becoming clearer
D
Pain monopoly, ritual misery
D
Chop your breakfast on a mirror
D
Taste me you will see
D
More is all you need
D
You’re dedicated to
D
How I’m killing you
Solo Section
(Instrumental – E, F, D progression)
Verse 3
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Outro
E
Master! Master!
E
Where’s the dreams that I’ve been after?
E
Master! Master!
E
You promised only lies
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
All I hear or see is laughter
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
Laughing at my cries
E
Fix me!
Practice tip: Isolate the fast palm-muted gallop riff and the chord changes to the F and D sections separately before attempting the full song; endurance is key.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Master of Puppets"?
You need 5 advanced-friendly chords: Em, G, D, C and Am.
Is "Master of Puppets" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Master of Puppets" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Master of Puppets"?
It was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton, and released in 1986.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Mandolin
A thrash metal masterpiece by Metallica about addiction and control. Advanced difficulty in the key of E.
Downpicking Gallop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
12345678
Tip: This song requires relentless downpicking at high speed; use a metronome to build stamina and accuracy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro Riff
(Instrumental)
Verse 1
E
End of passion play, crumbling away
E
I’m your source of self-destruction
E
Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear
E
Leading on your death’s construction
Pre-Chorus
E
Taste me you will see
E
More is all you need
E
Dedicated to
E
How I’m killing you
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Verse 2
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Clean Interlude
D
Needlework the way, never you betray
D
Life of death becoming clearer
D
Pain monopoly, ritual misery
D
Chop your breakfast on a mirror
D
Taste me you will see
D
More is all you need
D
You’re dedicated to
D
How I’m killing you
Solo Section
(Instrumental – E, F, D progression)
Verse 3
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Outro
E
Master! Master!
E
Where’s the dreams that I’ve been after?
E
Master! Master!
E
You promised only lies
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
All I hear or see is laughter
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
Laughing at my cries
E
Fix me!
Practice tip: Isolate the fast palm-muted gallop riff and the chord changes to the F and D sections separately before attempting the full song; endurance is key.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Master of Puppets"?
You need 5 advanced-friendly chords: Em, G, D, C and Am.
Is "Master of Puppets" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Master of Puppets" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Master of Puppets"?
It was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton, and released in 1986.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Harmonica
A thrash metal masterpiece by Metallica about addiction and control. Advanced difficulty in the key of E.
Downpicking Gallop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
12345678
Tip: This song requires relentless downpicking at high speed; use a metronome to build stamina and accuracy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro Riff
(Instrumental)
Verse 1
E
End of passion play, crumbling away
E
I’m your source of self-destruction
E
Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear
E
Leading on your death’s construction
Pre-Chorus
E
Taste me you will see
E
More is all you need
E
Dedicated to
E
How I’m killing you
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Verse 2
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Clean Interlude
D
Needlework the way, never you betray
D
Life of death becoming clearer
D
Pain monopoly, ritual misery
D
Chop your breakfast on a mirror
D
Taste me you will see
D
More is all you need
D
You’re dedicated to
D
How I’m killing you
Solo Section
(Instrumental – E, F, D progression)
Verse 3
E
Master of puppets I’m pulling your strings
E
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
E
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Pre-Chorus
E
Master
E
Master
E
Just call my name, ’cause I’ll hear you scream
E
Master
E
Master
Chorus
F
Come crawling faster
F
Obey your master
E
Your life burns faster
E
Obey your master
F
Master
Outro
E
Master! Master!
E
Where’s the dreams that I’ve been after?
E
Master! Master!
E
You promised only lies
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
All I hear or see is laughter
E
Laughter! Laughter!
E
Laughing at my cries
E
Fix me!
Practice tip: Isolate the fast palm-muted gallop riff and the chord changes to the F and D sections separately before attempting the full song; endurance is key.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Master of Puppets"?
You need 5 advanced-friendly chords: Em, G, D, C and Am.
Is "Master of Puppets" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Master of Puppets" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Master of Puppets"?
It was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton, and released in 1986.