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Evolution

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  G    Am    Em    F(x2)
GBetter cAmall the ships
EmThey've been caught Fsailing 
GBetter call Amthe captain 
EmHe’s been caught Fstealing 
GBetter call Amthe porter man 
EmHe’s been caught lFeaving 
GBetter call all the Amguys on the deck 
EmThey’ve been caught with no Ffeeling 
GBetter call thAme fisherman 
Em'Cause they’re cFoming on land 
GBetter call Amthe head nurse 
EmWrap us up, to tFhrow us in the dark 
GBetter call with Amsome resistance 
EmBetter way to fFeel no shame 
GBetter call with Amsome persistence 
EmThat way you feel Fnothing at all 
GBetter call on Amevolution 
EmBetter way to make Fa revolution 
GBetter make your Ammind up quick 
EmBetter make your Fmind up quick
  G    Am    Em    F(x2)

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Evolution

by Cat Power

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G Am Em F

(x2)

G Am

Better call the ships

Em F

They've been caught sailing

G Am

Better call the captain

Em F

He’s been caught stealing

G Am

Better call the porter man

Em F

He’s been caught leaving

G Am

Better call all the guys on the deck

Em F

They’ve been caught with no feeling

G Am

Better call the fisherman

Em F

'Cause they’re coming on land

G Am

Better call the head nurse

Em F

Wrap us up, to throw us in the dark

G Am

Better call with some resistance

Em F

Better way to feel no shame

G Am

Better call with some persistence

Em F

That way you feel nothing at all

G Am

Better call on evolution

Em F

Better way to make a revolution

G Am

Better make your mind up quick

Em F

Better make your mind up quick

G Am Em F

(x2)

About Evolution Chords by Cat Power

Learn how to play Evolution by Cat Power with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Evolution chords”, “Evolution guitar chords”, or “Cat Power Evolution chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Evolution chords and for experienced players who want accurate Evolution lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Am, Em, F.

FAQ — Evolution by Cat Power

How do I play "Evolution" by Cat Power on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Evolution" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Evolution" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Evolution"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Evolution" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Evolution" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Evolution" by Cat Power with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cat Power below.

What key is "Evolution" in?

The chords for "Evolution" show the original chord names (including G, Am, Em, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.