Other arrangements of From A Distance
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "From A Distance" by Bette Midler: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 68 BPM.
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.
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About “From A Distance”
- 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 68 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 11 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, C6, Cmaj7, D, D7, +3 more.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "From A Distance" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "From A Distance" by Bette Midler. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "From A Distance" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "From A Distance" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.