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(C)Some times
(C)I (F)feel I’ve got (Dm)to
(C)run a way; I’ve got (Dm)to
(C)get a way from the pain (Dm)you (Am)drive
in to the (C)heart of me.
The love
(C)we (F)share
seems (Dm)to (Am)go
(C)no (F)where,
and (Dm)I’ve (Am)lost
(C)my (F)light,
for (Dm)I (Am)toss and turn.
I can’t (C)sleep at night.
Once I ran to you.
Now I’ll run from you,
this taint ed love you’ve giv en.
I (D)give you all a boy could give you.
Take my tears and that’s not liv ing.
(Am)Oh,
taint ed (F)love,
taint ed (F)love.
(Am)Now
(C)I
(F)know I’ve got (Dm)to
(C)run a way.
I’ve got (Dm)to
(C)get a way.
You don’t (Dm)real ly want it an y (C)more from me.
To make
(C)things
(F)right you need some (Dm)one
to (C)hold you tight.
And (Dm)you’ll (Am)think love (C)is to pray.
But I’m (Dm)sor ry I don’t (C)pray that way.
(Am)Oh,
taint ed (F)love,
(C)taint ed love.
Don’t (Am)touch (C)me,
(F)please, I can not (Dm)stand the way you tease.
I (Dm)love you though you (C)hurt me, so
now (Dm)I’m (Am)gon na pack my (C)things and go.
(C)Taint ed love.
(C)Taint ed love.
Tainted Love — Simple Sheet Music
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"Tainted Love" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 100 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 “Tainted Love”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tainted Love"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell played in?
- Tainted Love is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tainted Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tainted Love" 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 "Tainted Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tainted Love"?
- "Tainted Love" was originally performed by Soft Cell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Soft Cell can I play here?
- Try "TAINTED LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Tainted Love". Key of A, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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