What key is "From A Distance" in?

"From A Distance" by Bette Midler is in the key of C with a tempo of 85 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 (G)blue and green,

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

From a (C)dis tance the (F)o cean 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 (G)ev ’ry (C)man.

From a (C)dis tance we (F)world all (G)have e nough,

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

There are (C)no guns, no (F)bombs can and dis eas no the (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 (G)ev ’ry (C)man.

From a (C)man.

God is (F)watch ing us,

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

(Am)God is (Dm7)watch ing us (G7)from a dis (C)tance.

From a (F)heart of (G7)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 (G)ev ’ry (C)man.

From A Distance by Bette Midler

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 85 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 85 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.