Other arrangements of Distance
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Distance" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Distance”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Distance"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Distance" by Christina Perri played in?
- Distance is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Distance"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Distance" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Distance"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Distance"?
- "Distance" was originally performed by Christina Perri. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Distance"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, F#m, F#pow, G, Gsus2.
- What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Distance". Key of D, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.