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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "From A Distance" by Bette Midler in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “From A Distance”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "From A Distance"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "From A Distance" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 68 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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