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Distance

· by Christina Perri

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Lyrics

The sun is fill ing up the room and I can hear you dream ing.

Do you feel the way I do

(A)right now?

I wish we would just give up ’cause the best part is fall ing.

Call it an y thing but love.

And (A)I will (Gsus2)make sure to keep my dis tance, (A)say I love you when you’re not lis ’ning.

And (Bm7)how

long can we keep this (A)up,

up, up?

The Please don’t stand so close to me; I’m hav ing trou ble breath ing.

I’m a fraid of what you’ll see

(A)right now.

I’d give ev ’ry thing I am, ’cause all my bro ken heart beats un til I you’ll un der stand.

And (A)I will (Gsus2)make

sure to keep my dis tance, (A)say I love you when you’re not lis ’ning.

And (Bm7)how

long

can we keep this (A)up,

up,

up?

up?

I keep wait ing

for you to take me.

You keep wait ing

to save what we have.

So I’ll (Gsus2)make

sure to keep my dis tance, (A)say I love you when you’re not lis ’ning.

And (Bm7)how

long

can we keep this (A)up, up,

up?

(Gsus2)Make sure to (A)keep my dis tance, (Bm7)say I love you when (A)you’re not (D)lis ’ning.

How long

till we call this (A)love, love,

love?

Distance by Christina Perri — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Distance” by Christina Perri in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Distance" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Distance"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Distance" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, F#m, F#pow, G, Gsus2. Take it one section at a time.
What other Christina Perri songs work for kids?: Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.