What key is "From A Distance" in?

"From A Distance" by Phillip Keveren is in the key of C with a tempo of 66 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 Phillip Keveren can I play here?

Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". 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 (G)blue and green,

and the (F)snow capped (G7)moun

tains (Csus)white.

From a dis tance the (F)o cean (G)meets the stream,

and the (F)ea gle (G7)takes

to (C)flight.

From a (Fmaj7)dis tance

(G)there

is (Am)har mo ny,

and it (F)reach es (C)through

the (Gsus)land.

(G)It’s the (F)voice of (C)hope,

it’s the (F)voice of (C)peace,

it’s the (F)voice of (G7)ev ’ry (C)man.

From a (C)dis tance you (F)world look (G)like a friend,

e ven (F)though we (G7)are

at (Csus)war.

From a dis tance I (F)o can’t (G)un der stand

what the (F)all this (G7)fight

ing’s (C)for.

From a (Fmaj7)dis tance

(G)there

is (Am)har mo ny,

and it (F)reach es (C)through

the (Gsus)land.

(G)It’s the (F)hope of (C)hopes,

it’s the (F)love of (C)loves,

it’s the (F)heart of (G7)ev ’ry

From a (C)man.

God is (Fmaj7)watch ing (G)us,

God is (G7)watch ing (Am)us,

God is (Dm7)watch ing us

(F)from a (C)dis tance.

God is (Fmaj7)watch ing (G)us,

God is (G7)watch ing (Am)us,

God is (Dm7)watch ing us

(CN.C.)from a (C)dis tance.

From A Distance by Phillip Keveren

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 66 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 Phillip Keveren is in the key of C with a tempo of 66 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 Phillip Keveren can I play here?: Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.