Tainted Love

by Marc Almond
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(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

Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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.

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