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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Tainted Love" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tainted Love"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Tainted Love". Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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