What key is "From A Distance" in?

"From A Distance" by Ronan Tynan is in the key of D with a tempo of 72 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.

What chords are used in "From A Distance"?

This arrangement of "From A Distance" uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, F#m, +2 more.

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 Ronan Tynan can I play here?

Try "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

From a (D)dis tance, the (G)world looks

and green,

and the (G)snow capped (A)moun

tains (D)white.

From a (D)dis tance, the (G)o cean

the (D)stream, and the (G)ea gle (A)takes to is (D)flight.

(D)From a (Gma7)dis tance, there

is (Bm)har mo ny,

and it (G)ech oes through

the

It’s the (G)voice of (D)hope,

it’s the (G)voice of (D)peace.

It’s the (G)voice of (A)ev ’ry (D)man.

From a (D)dis tance, we (G)all just

e nough,

and ven (G)no one (A)is

in (D)need.

There are (D)no guns, no (G)bombs, no

eas (D)es, no the (G)hun gry (A)mouths to is (D)feed.

(D)From a (Gma7)dis tance, we

are (Bm)in stru ments,

march ing (G)in a com

mon

Play ing (G)songs of (D)hope,

play ing (G)songs of (D)peace.

They’re the (G)songs of (A)ev ’ry (D)man.

From a (D)man.

(D)God is (D)watch (G)ing us.

God is (Dsus4)watch (D)ing (A)us.

God is (Em7)watch ing us

from a (Dsus4)dis (D)tance.

(D)God is (D)watch (G)ing us.

God is (Dsus4)watch (D)ing (A)us.

God is (Em7)watch ing us

from a (Dsus4)dis (D)tance.

From a (G)heart

of (A)ev ’ry (A)man.

(F#m)It’s the (G)hope of (D)hopes,

it’s the (G)love of (D)loves.

This is the (G)song of (A)ev ’ry (D)man.

(D)God is (D)watch (G)ing us.

God is (Dsus4)watch (D)ing (A)us.

God is (Em7)watch ing us

(A)from a (D)dis tance.

(D)God is (D)watch (G)ing us.

God is (Dsus4)watch (D)ing (A)us.

God is (Em7)watch ing us

(A)from a (D)dis tance.

(D)God is (Em7)watch ing us

(G)from a dis (D)tance.

From A Distance by Ronan Tynan

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 72 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 Ronan Tynan is in the key of D with a tempo of 72 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.
What chords are used in "From A Distance"?: This arrangement of "From A Distance" uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, F#m, +2 more.
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 Ronan Tynan can I play here?: Try "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.