From a Distance
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Intro: G D C/G G C G/B D Em7 G/B C Am Em/G D/F# D
G C/G D G
From a distance, the world looks blue and green
C D G D C/G
And the snow capped mountains white.
G C D G
From a distance, the ocean meets the stream
G/B C D G D
And the eagle takes to flight.
G Cmaj7 D Em
From a distance, there is harmony
C G/B G/D D
And it echoes through the land.
C G/B C G/B
It's the voice of hope, it's the voice of peace,
C D G D C/G G C G/D D
It's the voice of every man.
From a distance, we all have enough
And no one is in need.
There are no guns, no bombs, no disease,
No hungry mouths to feed.
From a distance, we are instruments
Marching in a common band
Playing songs of hope, playing songs of peace.
They're the songs of every man.
[Refrão]
G/C C D G Em
God is watching us, God is watching us,
Em7 Am7 C/D D G
God is watching us, from a distance.
From a distance, you look like my friend
Even though we are at war.
From a distance, I can't comprehend
What all this war is for.
From a distance, there is harmony
And it echoes through the land.
It's the hope of hopes, it's the love of loves,
It's the heart of every man.
[Refrão]
G/C C D G Em
And God is watching us, God is watching us,
Em7 Am7 C/D D G
God is watching us, from a distance.
G/B Am7 C/D Em7 G/B C Am7 D G
Oh God is watching us, from a distance.
How to play From a Distance
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.