Tainted Love
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G C G Em
Sometimes I feel I've got to run away I've got to
G C G
Get away from the pain that you drive into the heart of me
Em G C G
The love we share seems to go nowhere
Em G C G
And I've lost my light for I toss and turn I can't sleep at night
Em
Once I ran to you (I ran)
G
Now I'll run from you
C
This tainted love you've given
Am
I give you all a girl could give you
Em
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
G C G
Tainted love, tainted love
Em G C G Em
Now I know I've got to run away I've got to
G C G
Get away, you don't really want any more from me
Em G C G
To make things right, you need someone to hold you tight
Em G C G
And you think love is to pray, but I'm sorry I don't pray that way
Em
Once I ran to you (I ran)
G
Now I'll run from you
C
This tainted love you've given
Am
I give you all a girl could give you
Em
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
G C G
Tainted love, tainted love
Em G C G
Don't touch me please, I cannot stand the way you tease
Em G C G Em
I love you though you hurt me so, now I'm going to pack my things and go
G C G Em
Tainted love, tainted love
G C G
Tainted love, 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 G. 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.