What key is "Distance And Time" in?

"Distance And Time" by Alicia Keys is in the key of C with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Distance And Time" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Distance And Time" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Distance And Time"?

This arrangement of "Distance And Time" uses 8 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C, Dm7, F, Fmaj9, G, G#m7.

How long does it take to learn "Distance And Time" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?

Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You are al ways on my (G)mind;

all I do is count the days.

Where are you now?

I know I’ll nev er let you (G)down;

I will nev er go a way.

I (C)real ly wish that you would stay, but what would we (Dm7)do?

(C)All the days that you’ve been gone, I dream a bout (Dm7)you.

And (C)I an ti ci pate the day that you will come (Bbmaj7)home, (Am7)home, (Fmaj9)home.

No mat ter how far you are,

no mat ter how long it takes him,

through dis tance and time,

I’ll be wait ing.

And if you have to walk a mil (G)lion miles,

I’ll wait a mil lion days to see (Am7)you smile.

Dis tance and time,

I’ll be wait ing.

Dis tance and time,

I’ll be wait ing.

Will you take a train

to meet me where I am?

Are you on your way?

And (C)I will nev er do an y thing to hurt you;

I’ll nev er live with out you.

I (C)real ly wish that you would stay, but what would we (Dm7)do?

(C)All the days that you’ve been gone, I dream a bout (Dm7)you.

And (C)I an ti ci pate the day that you will come (Bbmaj7)home, (Am7)home, (Fmaj9)home.

I’ll be wait ing.

No mat ter how far you are,

no mat ter how long it takes him, through dis tance and time,

I’ll be wait ing.

And if you walk a mil lion miles,

I’ll wait a mil lion (G#m7)days to see (Am7)you smile.

Through dis tance and time,

I’ll be wait ing.

(C)(Oh, whoa, whoa.

(G)Oh, whoa, whoa.

(Am7)Oh, whoa, whoa,

whoa.)

I’ll be wait ing.

(C)(Oh, whoa, whoa.

(G)Oh, whoa, whoa.)

Through dis tance and time,

I’ll be wait ing.

You are al ways on my (G)mind;

all I do is count the days.

Where are you now?

Distance And Time by Alicia Keys

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Distance And Time”

What key is "Distance And Time" in?: "Distance And Time" by Alicia Keys is in the key of C with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Distance And Time" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Distance And Time" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Distance And Time"?: This arrangement of "Distance And Time" uses 8 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C, Dm7, F, Fmaj9, G, G#m7.
How long does it take to learn "Distance And Time" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.