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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 time that some one 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)used
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 felt 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, sur round ed 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hazard" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Hazard”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hazard"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Hazard" by Richard Marx played in?
- Hazard is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hazard"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hazard" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Hazard"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hazard"?
- "Hazard" was originally performed by Richard Marx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Richard Marx can I play here?
- Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "HAZARD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hazard". Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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