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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Evil Ways" by Santana in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Evil Ways" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Evil Ways" with hands-separate practice in C at 110 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Evil Ways"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Evil Ways" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Evil Ways"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Evil Ways" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
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