Tainted Love

by Soft Cell
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

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.

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