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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Evil Ways" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Evil Ways”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Evil Ways" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Evil Ways" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Evil Ways" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Evil Ways" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Evil Ways"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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