(C#m)Some times
(G#m)I feel I’ve got (C#m)to
(G#m)run a way, I’ve got (C#m)to
(G#m)get a way from the pain (C#m)you (G#m)drive in to the (G#m)heart of me.
The love we share
seems (C#m)to (G#m)go no where,
and (C#m)I’ve lost
(G#m)my light for (C#m)I toss and turn, I can’t (G#m)sleep at night.
Once I ran to you, (I (G#m)ran) now I’ll run from you.
This taint ed love you’ve giv en, I (C#m)give you all a boy could give you, Take my tears and that’s not liv in’!
Oh,
taint ed (E)love,
taint ed love.
(G#m)Now I know I’ve got (C#m)to
(G#m)run a way, I’ve got (C#m)to
(G#m)get a way.
You (C#m)don’t real ly want an y (G#m)more from me.
To make things right, you need (C#m)some one to (G#m)hold you tight,
And (C#m)you think love (G#m)is to pray,
but (C#m)I’m sor ry.
I don’t (G#m)pray that way.
(C#m)Don’t (G#m)touch me, please, I can (C#m)not stand the way you (E)tease.
(C#m)I love you tho’ you (G#m)hurt me so,
now (C#m)I’m (G#m)gon na pack my (G#m)things and go.
Taint ed love.
Oh,
Taint ed love.
Oh,
Tainted Love by Marc Almond
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Tainted Love”
- What key is "Tainted Love" in?
- "Tainted Love" by Marc Almond is in the key of B with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Tainted Love" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Tainted Love" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Tainted Love"?
- This arrangement of "Tainted Love" uses 3 chords: C#m, E, G#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Tainted Love" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.


