Some times
I feel I’ve got to
run a way; I’ve got to
get a way from the pain you drive
in to the heart of me.
The love
we share
seems to go
no where,
and I’ve lost
my light,
for I toss and turn.
I can’t sleep at night.
Once I ran to you.
Now I’ll run from you,
this taint ed love you’ve giv en.
I give you all a boy could give you.
Take my tears and that’s not liv ing.
Oh,
taint ed love,
taint ed love.
Now
I
know I’ve got to
run a way.
I’ve got to
get a way.
You don’t real ly want it an y more from me.
To make
things
right you need some one
to hold you tight.
And you’ll think love is to pray.
But I’m sor ry I don’t pray that way.
Oh,
taint ed love,
taint ed love.
Don’t touch me,
please; I can not stand the way you tease.
I love you though you hurt me so;
now I’m gon na pack my things and go.
Taint ed love.
Taint ed love.
Tainted Love by Soft Cell
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Tainted Love”
- What key is "Tainted Love" in?
- "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Tainted Love" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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 1 chord: C. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Tainted Love" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Soft Cell can I play here?
- Try "Tainted Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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