(CN.C.)You’ve got to change your e vil (Gm7)ways,
ba by,
be fore (C)I stop (Gm7)lov in’ (C)you.
You’ve got to (Gm7)change,
ba by,
and ev ’ry (C)word that I (Gm7)say is (C)true.
You’ve got me (Gm7)run nin’ and (C)hid in’ all o ver (C)town.
You’ve got me (Gm7)sneak in’ and a (C)peep in’ and (Gm7)run nin’ you (C)down.
This can’t go (D7)on.
(CN.C.)Lord knows you’ve got to (Gm7)change,
ba by,
ba by.
When I come (Gm7)home,
ba by,
my house is (C)dark and my (Gm7)thoughts are (C)cold.
You’re hang in’ (Gm7)’round,
ba by,
with Jean and (C)Joan and a (Gm7)who knows (C)who.
I’m get tin’ (Gm7)tired of (C)wait in’ and (Gm7)fool in’ a (C)round.
I’ll find some (Gm7)bod y who (C)won’t make me (Gm7)feel like a (C)clown.
This can’t go (D7)on.
(CN.C.)Lord knows you’ve got to (Gm7)change.
When I come (D7)on.
(CN.C.)Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Evil Ways by Santana
17 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Evil Ways”
- What key is "Evil Ways" in?
- "Evil Ways" by Santana is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Evil Ways" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Evil Ways" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Evil Ways"?
- This arrangement of "Evil Ways" uses 4 chords: C, D7, Gm7, Gm9. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Evil Ways" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Santana can I play here?
- Try "SOUL SACRIFICE", "THE GAME OF LOVE", "SMOOTH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
More songs you might like
SOUL SACRIFICE
Santana
SMOOTH
Santana
OYE COMO VA
Santana
LOVE OF MY LIFE
Santana
CORAZON ESPINADO
Santana
THE GAME OF LOVE
Santana
SHE WOLF
Shakira
SHE BANGS
Ricky Martin
HILLBILLY ROCK
Marty Stuart
ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT
The Kinks
CLINT EASTWOOD
Gorillaz
You've Really Got a Hold on Me
She & Him