Other arrangements of From A Distance
Pick a learning view.
From a (F)dis tance, the (Bb)world looks blue
and green,
and the (Bb)snow capped (C)moun tains (F)white.
From a (F)dis tance, the (Bb)o cean meets
(C)the stream
and the (Bb)ea gle (C)takes to flight.
(F)From a (Bb)dis tance, there
is (Dm)har mo ny,
and it (Bb)ech oes through the land.
And it’s the (Bb)voice of (F)hope, and it’s the (Bb)voice of (F)peace.
It’s the voice of (Csus4)ev er y
(F)man.
From a (F)dis tance the (Bb)world sings (C)“Si lent Night”
like a (Bb)soft em (C)brac ing psalm.
From a (F)dis tance, the (Bb)words sound (C)sweet (A)and clear,
(F)and (Bb)all is (C)bright and calm.
(F)From a (Bb)dis tance, we
are (Dm)in stru ments
march ing (Bb)in a com mon band,
play ing (Bb)songs of (F)hope,
play ing (Bb)songs of (F)peace.
They’re the (Bb)songs of (C)ev er y man.
(F)God is (Bb)watch ing us,
God is (F)watch ing (C)us,
God is (G)watch ing us
from a (F)dis tance.
(F)Glo
ri a, (F)in ex (C)cel sis (Bb)De
(Bb)o.
From a (F)dis tance, you,
you look (C)like my (F)friend, e ven (Bb)though we (C)are at war.
From a (F)dis tance, I just, I (C)can not com pre hend
(F)what (Bb)all this (C)fight ing’s for.
From a (Bb)dis tance, there
is (Dm)har mo ny.
Do you hear (F)it (Bb)ech o through
the land?
It’s the (Bb)song of (F)joy.
It’s the (Bb)song of (F)peace.
It’s the (Bb)heart of (C)ev
’ry (Dm)man.
(F)In the (Bb)sea son (F)of
u ni (Bb)ver sal (F)love,
this is the (Bb)song of (C)ev
’ry (F)man.
(F7)God is (Bbmaj7)watch ing us,
God is (F)watch ing (C)us,
(G)watch ing us
(C)from a (F)dis tance.
(F7)God is (Bbmaj7)watch ing us,
God is (F)watch ing (F)us,
God is (G)watch ing us
from a (CN.C.)dis tance.
(D)O (Gm)come (Dm)let (C)us (Bb)a (C)dore (F)Him.
(F)Joy
(G)to
the (Fsus4)world.
From A Distance — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"From A Distance" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “From A Distance”
- Why does "From A Distance" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "From A Distance".
- What key is "From A Distance" by Bette Midler played in?
- From A Distance is arranged in the key of G 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "From A Distance" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "From A Distance"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Cm7, Csus4, D, +10 more.
- What other songs by Bette Midler can I play here?
- Try "FROM A DISTANCE", "FROM A DISTANCE", "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "From A Distance"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "From A Distance".
- Can I see all the notes in "From A Distance"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 72 BPM.
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