From A Distance

by Phillip Keveren
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "From A Distance" by Phillip Keveren in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 66 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 learn "From A Distance" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "From A Distance" with hands-separate practice in C at 66 BPM.
What key is "From A Distance" by Phillip Keveren 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 66 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 Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "From A Distance"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "From A Distance" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "From A Distance"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "From A Distance" is in the key of C at 66 BPM.