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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Tainted Love" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Tainted Love”
- Can I play "Tainted Love" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Tainted Love" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Tainted Love" by Marc Almond played in?
- Tainted Love is arranged in the key of B 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tainted Love" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Marc Almond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tainted Love"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C#m, E, G#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Can a complete beginner play "Tainted Love"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Tainted Love" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Tainted Love"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Tainted Love" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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