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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hazard" by Richard Marx: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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”
- What key is "Hazard" by Richard Marx played in?
- Hazard is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hazard" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hazard" by Richard Marx. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Hazard" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hazard" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.