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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "From A Distance" by Bette Midler: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 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”
- What key is "From A Distance" by Bette Midler played in?
- From A Distance is arranged in the key of D 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 there a karaoke version of "From A Distance" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "From A Distance" by Bette Midler. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "From A Distance" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "From A Distance" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.