Evil Ways

by Santana
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode

Other arrangements of Evil Ways

Pick a learning view.

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

17 people have learned this song

Learn "Evil Ways" 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 C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Evil Ways

Can I play "Evil Ways" 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 "Evil Ways" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Evil Ways" by Santana played in?
Evil Ways is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Evil Ways"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Evil Ways" 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 "Evil Ways"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Evil Ways"?
"Evil Ways" was originally performed by Santana. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Evil Ways"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D7, Gm7, Gm9. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Santana can I play here?
Try "SOUL SACRIFICE", "THE GAME OF LOVE", "SMOOTH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Evil Ways"?
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. "Evil Ways" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Evil Ways"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Evil Ways" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

More songs you might like