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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Tainted Love" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Tainted Love" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Tainted Love" is in Eb.
- What key is "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell played in?
- Tainted Love is arranged in the key of Eb 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 chords are used in "Tainted Love"?
- This arrangement uses 1 chord: C. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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.
- Does "Tainted Love" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Tainted Love" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Tainted Love"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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