From A Distance

by Bette Midler
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "From A Distance" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “From A Distance”

Can I play "From A Distance" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "From A Distance" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "From A Distance" by Bette Midler played in?
From A Distance is arranged in the key of C 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 120 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 other songs by Bette Midler can I play here?
Try "From a Distance", "FROM A DISTANCE", "FROM A DISTANCE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "From A Distance"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "From A Distance" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "From A Distance"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "From A Distance" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.