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 18 chords: A, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Cm7, Csus4, D, +10 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 (F)dis tance, the (Bb)world looks blue

and green,

and the (Bb)snow capped (C)moun tains (F)white.

From a (F)dis tance, the (Bb)o cean meets

(C)the stream

and the (Bb)ea gle (C)takes to flight.

(F)From a (Bb)dis tance, there

is (Dm)har mo ny,

and it (Bb)ech oes through the land.

And it’s the (Bb)voice of (F)hope, and it’s the (Bb)voice of (F)peace.

It’s the voice of (Csus4)ev er y

(F)man.

From a (F)dis tance the (Bb)world sings (C)“Si lent Night”

like a (Bb)soft em (C)brac ing psalm.

From a (F)dis tance, the (Bb)words sound (C)sweet (A)and clear,

(F)and (Bb)all is (C)bright and calm.

(F)From a (Bb)dis tance, we

are (Dm)in stru ments

march ing (Bb)in a com mon band,

play ing (Bb)songs of (F)hope,

play ing (Bb)songs of (F)peace.

They’re the (Bb)songs of (C)ev er y man.

(F)God is (Bb)watch ing us,

God is (F)watch ing (C)us,

God is (G)watch ing us

from a (F)dis tance.

(F)Glo

ri a, (F)in ex (C)cel sis (Bb)De

(Bb)o.

From a (F)dis tance, you,

you look (C)like my (F)friend, e ven (Bb)though we (C)are at war.

From a (F)dis tance, I just, I (C)can not com pre hend

(F)what (Bb)all this (C)fight ing’s for.

From a (Bb)dis tance, there

is (Dm)har mo ny.

Do you hear (F)it (Bb)ech o through

the land?

It’s the (Bb)song of (F)joy.

It’s the (Bb)song of (F)peace.

It’s the (Bb)heart of (C)ev

’ry (Dm)man.

(F)In the (Bb)sea son (F)of

u ni (Bb)ver sal (F)love,

this is the (Bb)song of (C)ev

’ry (F)man.

(F7)God is (Bbmaj7)watch ing us,

God is (F)watch ing (C)us,

(G)watch ing us

(C)from a (F)dis tance.

(F7)God is (Bbmaj7)watch ing us,

God is (F)watch ing (F)us,

God is (G)watch ing us

from a (CN.C.)dis tance.

(D)O (Gm)come (Dm)let (C)us (Bb)a (C)dore (F)Him.

(F)Joy

(G)to

the (Fsus4)world.

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 72 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "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 18 chords: A, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Cm7, Csus4, D, +10 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.