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From a (G)dis tance the (C)world looks (D7sus)blue and green, and the (C)snow capped (D7sus)moun tains (G)white.
From a (G)dis tance the (C)o cean meets the stream, and the (C)ea gle (D7sus)takes to (G)flight.
(G)From a (C)dis tance there is har mo ny,
and it (C)ech oes (Bm)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 (D7sus)ev
’ry (G)man.
From a (G)dis tance we all (D7sus)have e nough, and ven (C)no one (D7sus)is in (G)need.
There are (G)no guns, no bombs, (D7sus)no dis eas es, no (C)hun gry (D7sus)mouths to (G)feed.
(G)From a (C)dis tance we are in stru ments,
march ing (C)in a (Bm)com mon band.
Play ing (C)songs of (G)hope, play ing (C)songs of (G)peace, they’re the (C)songs of (D7sus)ev
’ry (G)man.
(G)God is (C)watch ing us, God is (G)watch ing us,
God is (Am7)watch ing us from a dis tance.
From a (C)heart of ev ’ry (Em)man.
It’s the (C)hope of (G)hopes, it’s the (C)love of (G)loves, it’s the (C)song of (D7sus)ev ’ry (G)man.
From A Distance — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "From A Distance" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “From A Distance”
- Can I play "From A Distance" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "From A Distance" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "From A Distance" by Bette Midler played in?
- From A Distance is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "From A Distance"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "From A Distance" 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 "From A Distance"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "From A Distance"?
- "From A Distance" was originally performed by Bette Midler. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "From A Distance"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, Bm, C, Csus2, D, D7, Em, G.
- What other songs by Bette Midler can I play here?
- Try "From a Distance", "FROM A DISTANCE", "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "From A Distance"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "From A Distance" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "From A Distance"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "From A Distance" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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