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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"From A Distance" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "From A Distance" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "From A Distance" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "From A Distance" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "From A Distance" is in the key of G at 68 BPM.
- What chords are in "From A Distance"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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