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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hazard" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 100 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 “Hazard”
- Can I play "Hazard" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hazard" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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?
- 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 "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 chords are used in "Hazard"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Richard Marx can I play here?
- Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "ANGELIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hazard"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hazard" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hazard"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hazard" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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