Distance And Time

by Alicia Keys
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Distance And Time" by Alicia Keys in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Distance And Time”

Can I learn "Distance And Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Distance And Time" with hands-separate practice in C at 70 BPM.
What key is "Distance And Time" by Alicia Keys played in?
Distance And Time is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Distance And Time"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Distance And Time" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Distance And Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Distance And Time"?
"Distance And Time" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Distance And Time"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C, Dm7, F, Fmaj9, G, G#m7.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Distance And Time"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Distance And Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Distance And Time"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Distance And Time" is in the key of C at 70 BPM.