Is "From A 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 "From A 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 "From A Distance" use?

Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, C6, Cmaj7, D, D7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Bette Midler songs work for kids?

Try "From a Distance", "FROM A DISTANCE", "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

From A Distance

· by Bette Midler

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Lyrics

From a (G)dis tance, the (C)world look looks blue

and green,

and the (C)snow capped (D)moun

tains (G)white.

From a (G)dis tance, the (C)o cean (C)meets

the stream, (G)es, and the (C)ea gle (D)takes ing to (G)flight.

(G)From a (Cmaj7)dis tance there is har mo ny,

and it (C)ech oes through

the land.

It’s the (C)voice of (G)hope,

it’s the (C)voice of (G)peace.

It’s the (C)voice of (D)ev

’ry (G)man.

From a (G)dis tance, we (C)world look all like

e nough,

and ven (C)no one (D)is

in (G)need.

There are (G)no guns, no (C)bombs can (C)and

dis eas (G)es, no the (C)hun gry (D)mouths ing to (G)feed.

(G)From a (Cmaj7)dis tance, we is are stru ments

march ing (C)in a com

mon band,

play ing (C)songs of (G)hope,

play ing (C)songs of (G)peace.

They’re the (C)songs of (D)ev

’ry (G)man.

From a (G)man.

(G)God is (G)watch (C6)ing us.

God is (D7)watch (G)ing (D)us.

(Em7)God is (Am7)watch ing us

from a (G)dis tance.

From a (C)heart of ev

’ry (D)man.

(Bm)It’s the (C)hope of (G)hopes,

it’s the (C)love of (G)loves.

This is the (C)song of (D7)ev

’ry (G)man.

And (G)God is (G)watch (C6)ing us.

God is (D7)watch (G)ing (D)us.

(Em7)God is (Am7)watch ing us

(D)from a (G)dis tance.

Oh, (G)God is (G)watch (C6)ing us.

God is (D7)watch (G)ing (D)us.

(Em7)God is (Am7)watch ing us

(D)from a (G)dis tance.

Oh, (G)God is (Am7)watch ing us

from a dis tance.

From A Distance by Bette Midler — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “From A Distance” by Bette Midler 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 G at 68 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a lovely way to practice smooth chord transitions in the key of G at a gentle 68 BPM, which gives you plenty of breathing room. Your left hand plays block chords, so focus on learning the shapes for all eleven chords first — the trickiest shifts will be moving between C6, Cmaj7, and Am7, where only one or two fingers change position. Drill those transitions hands-separate until they feel automatic. Your right hand carries a flowing melodic line, so aim for an even, singing tone throughout. Watch the move from G into Bm and Em7 — those minor shapes can catch you off guard if you haven't memorized the fingering. I'd suggest looping the verse section slowly before connecting it to the chorus. Use light sustain pedal, changing with each new chord to keep things clear, not muddy. This is the piece that will really solidify your confidence with diatonic chord families in G — once these shapes are under your fingers, dozens of pop ballads will feel familiar.

Frequently asked questions

Is "From A 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 "From A 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 "From A Distance" use?: Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, C6, Cmaj7, D, D7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bette Midler songs work for kids?: Try "From a Distance", "FROM A DISTANCE", "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.