What key is "From A Distance" in?

"From A Distance" by Bette Midler is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 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.

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", "FROM A DISTANCE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

From a (C)dis tance the (F)world looks (G7sus)blue and green,

and the (F)snow capped (G7sus)moun tains (C)white.

From a (C)dis tance the (F)o cean

(G7sus)meets the stream,

and the (F)ea gle (G7sus)takes

to (C)flight.

From a (F)dis tance there is har

mo ny,

and it (F)ech oes

(Em)through

the (G7sus)land.

It’s the (F)voice of

(C)hope, it’s the (F)voice of

(C)peace, it’s the (F)voice of (G7sus)ev

’ry (C)man.

From a (C)dis tance we

all (G7sus)have e nough,

and ven (F)no one (G7sus)is in (C)need.

There are (C)no guns, no bombs,

(G7sus)no

dis (Am)eas es, no (F)hun gry (G7sus)mouths

to (C)feed.

From a (F)dis tance we are in

stru ments,

march ing (F)in a

(Em)com

mon (G7sus)band.

Play ing (F)songs of

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

(C)peace, they’re the (F)songs of (G7sus)ev

’ry (C)man.

God is (F)watch ing us,

God is (C)watch ing us,

God is (Dm7)watch ing us

from a dis tance.

From a (F)heart

of (G7sus)ev

’ry (Am)man.

It’s the (F)hope of

(C)hopes, it’s the (F)love of

(C)loves, it’s the (F)song of (G7sus)ev

’ry (C)man.

From A Distance by Bette Midler

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “From A Distance”

What key is "From A Distance" in?: "From A Distance" by Bette Midler is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 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.
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", "FROM A DISTANCE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.