Lyrics

From a distance, we will stop this thing
It’s already really grim
From a distance, we’ll make the best of things
While social-distancing
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes over Zoom
It’s the voice of hope
It’s the voice of peace
From every living room

Now you’re watching us
From a distance

From a distance, we see you on the beach
And we know you should go home
From a distance, we all share the grief
in Wuhan, Tehran and Rome
From a distance, Trump’s still an idiot
Motivated by pure greed
We need someone smart
Someone science-based
Let Tony Fauci lead!

Now you’re watching us
From a distance

From a distance, that’s where we’ve got to stay
If we want to make it thru
From a distance, wave, smile or Namaste
Is the safest thing to do
From a distance, we can change this world
Make it better than it’s been
Be the voice of hope
Be the voice of peace
Join as one and let’s begin

Keep on watching us

Keep on washing up

Keep on rising up
From a distance

Adapted lyrics Sandy O & Pat Humphries, March 23, 2020
Original song ©1985 Julie Gold
As recorded by Bette Midler in 1990

Recorded by the artists in their home
Edited, mixed & mastered by Daryn Roven (The Raindrop, Oakland CA)
Additional mastering by Charlie Pilzer (Tonal Park, Takoma Park MD)