Hazard

by Richard Marx

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My (Gm)moth er came to Haz ard when I was just sev en.

E ven then the folks in town she said with (F)prej u diced eyes,

“That (C)boy’s er not right.”

(Gm)Three years a go when I came to know Mar y,

first I time that some one by looked be yond the (F)ru mors and the lies

and saw the (C)man in side.

We (Eb)used

to walk down by

the (Bb)riv er.

She (Eb)loved

to watch the sun go down.

We (Eb)loved

to walk a long the (Bb)riv

er

and (F)dream

our way out of this town.

My (Gm)No one un der stood ard what I was for Mar y.

No one cared un til the night she went out (F)walk ing a lone

and (C)nev er came home.

(Gm)Man with a badge came I knock ing next morn ing.

Here I was sur round ed by a be sand the (F)fin gers sud den ly

and point ed (C)right at me.

I (Eb)swear

I left her by the (Bb)riv er.

I (Eb)swear

I left her safe and sound.

I (Eb)need

to make it to the (Bb)riv

er

and (F)leave

this old Ne bras ka town.

I think a bout my life gone by and (Gm)how it’s done me wrong.

There’s no es cape for me this time.

(Bb)All of my res cues are (Bb)gone,

long gone.

Hazard by Richard Marx — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hazard” by Richard Marx in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hazard" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Hazard"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Hazard" use?
Just 7 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Richard Marx songs work for kids?
Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "ANGELIA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.