Evil Ways

by Santana
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Lyrics

(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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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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.