Tainted Love
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B means the German B, i.e. Bflat. "G..." means the same sequence as in the first line.
That's the way I once wrote it down for myself. I hope it will be useful for anyone.
Tainted Love
G B D# B C
Sometimes I feel I've got to
G B D# B C
Run away I've got to
G B D# B C G B
Get away from the pain that you drive into the heart of me
G... G...
The love we share seems to go nowhere
G... G B
And I' ve lost my light for I toss and turn I can't sleep at night
G
Once I ran to you (I ran to you)
B
Now I'll run from you
D#
This tainted love you've given
C
I give you all a boy could give you
D
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
G...
Tainted love
G...
Oh... Tainted love
G... G... G...
Now I know I've got to run away I've got to get away
G B
You don't really want any more from me
G...
To make things right
G...
You need someone to hold you tight
G...
And you think love is to pray
G B
But I'm sorry I don't pray that way
Once I ran to you (I ran)
Now I'll run from you
This tainted love you've given
I give you all a boy could give you
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Oh...tainted love
Tainted love
G...
Don't touch me please
G...
I cannot stand the way you tease
G...
I love you though you hurt me so
G B
Now I'm going to pack my things and go
G... G...
Tainted love, tainted love... Touch me baby, tainted love...
How to play Tainted Love
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.