Sad But True by Metallica - Guitar TAB, Guitar/Vocal Sheet Music (Page 1 of 9)

Sad But True

By Metallica Guitar TAB Transcription Pages: 9
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“Sad But True” by Metallica is available as a guitar TAB transcription arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. It includes 9 pages of music.

The original key is E minor. The tempo is moderately slow, at around 86 BPM. It's arranged for Strum, Voice, Guitar 1 and Guitar 2.

For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Heavy Metal on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 26 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.

Arrangement
Guitar TAB
Composers
James Hetfield , Lars Ulrich
Lyricists
James Hetfield , Lars Ulrich
Product #
MN0076579
Pages
9 Pages
Instruments
Strum, Voice , Guitar 1, Guitar 2
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from A4 to B5
Publisher
Hal Leonard Music Publishing
Date
1991
Tempo
Moderately slow
Metronome
q = 86
Original Published Key
E Minor
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes
Notation
Guitar TAB Transcription

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The guitar TAB transcription edition of “Sad But True” is in E minor. It is currently available in that key only.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the guitar TAB transcription score for “Sad But True” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this guitar TAB transcription arrangement include?

The guitar TAB transcription arrangement of “Sad But True” is written for strum, voice, guitar 1 and guitar 2. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “Sad But True” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Sad But True” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Sad But True” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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