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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "From A Distance" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "From A Distance" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "From A Distance" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "From A Distance"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "From A Distance" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "From A Distance"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "From A Distance" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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