What key is "From A Distance" in?

"From A Distance" by Bette Midler is in the key of G with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "From A Distance" 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 "From A Distance" 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 "From A Distance"?

This arrangement of "From A Distance" uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, C6, Cmaj7, D, D7, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "From A Distance" on piano?

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

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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

From a (G)dis tance, the (C)world look looks blue

and green,

and the (C)snow capped (D)moun

tains (G)white.

From a (G)dis tance, the (C)o cean (C)meets

the stream, (G)es, and the (C)ea gle (D)takes ing to (G)flight.

(G)From a (Cmaj7)dis tance there is har mo ny,

and it (C)ech oes 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 (D)ev

’ry (G)man.

From a (G)dis tance, we (C)world look all like

e nough,

and ven (C)no one (D)is

in (G)need.

There are (G)no guns, no (C)bombs can (C)and

dis eas (G)es, no the (C)hun gry (D)mouths ing to (G)feed.

(G)From a (Cmaj7)dis tance, we is are stru ments

march ing (C)in a com

mon band,

play ing (C)songs of (G)hope,

play ing (C)songs of (G)peace.

They’re the (C)songs of (D)ev

’ry (G)man.

From a (G)man.

(G)God is (G)watch (C6)ing us.

God is (D7)watch (G)ing (D)us.

(Em7)God is (Am7)watch ing us

from a (G)dis tance.

From a (C)heart of ev

’ry (D)man.

(Bm)It’s the (C)hope of (G)hopes,

it’s the (C)love of (G)loves.

This is the (C)song of (D7)ev

’ry (G)man.

And (G)God is (G)watch (C6)ing us.

God is (D7)watch (G)ing (D)us.

(Em7)God is (Am7)watch ing us

(D)from a (G)dis tance.

Oh, (G)God is (G)watch (C6)ing us.

God is (D7)watch (G)ing (D)us.

(Em7)God is (Am7)watch ing us

(D)from a (G)dis tance.

Oh, (G)God is (Am7)watch ing us

from a dis tance.

From A Distance by Bette Midler

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a lovely way to practice smooth chord transitions in the key of G at a gentle 68 BPM, which gives you plenty of breathing room.

Your left hand plays block chords, so focus on learning the shapes for all eleven chords first — the trickiest shifts will be moving between C6, Cmaj7, and Am7, where only one or two fingers change position.

Drill those transitions hands-separate until they feel automatic.

Your right hand carries a flowing melodic line, so aim for an even, singing tone throughout.

Watch the move from G into Bm and Em7 — those minor shapes can catch you off guard if you haven't memorized the fingering.

I'd suggest looping the verse section slowly before connecting it to the chorus.

Use light sustain pedal, changing with each new chord to keep things clear, not muddy.

This is the piece that will really solidify your confidence with diatonic chord families in G — once these shapes are under your fingers, dozens of pop ballads will feel familiar.

About “From A Distance”

What key is "From A Distance" in?: "From A Distance" by Bette Midler is in the key of G with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "From A Distance" 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 "From A Distance" 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 "From A Distance"?: This arrangement of "From A Distance" uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, C6, Cmaj7, D, D7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "From A Distance" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.