Cult Of Personality

by Living Colour
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Lyrics

Look in my eyes, what do you see?

The (Bb)cult of per son (F)al i ty.

I know your an ger, I know your dreams.

I’ve been ev ’ry thing you want to be.

Oh, I’m the (Bb)cult of per son (C)al i ty.

Like Mus so li ni and Ken ne dy,

I’m the (Bb)cult of per son (F)al i ty, the (CN.C.)cult of per son al i ty, the (Bb)cult of per son (C)al i ty.

(Bb)Ne on (F)lights,

(C)No bel (G)prize.

When a (D)mir ror (A)speaks the re (F)flec tion (C)lies.

(Bb)You won’t (F)have to (C)fol low (G)me.

(D)On ly (A)you can set (F)me (C)free.

I sell the things

you need to be.

I’m the smil ing face on your T.

V.

Oh, I’m the (Bb)cult of per son (F)al i ty.

I ex ploit you, ger, still you love me.

I tell you ’ry one and one makes three.

Oh, I’m the (Bb)cult of per son (C)al i ty.

Like Jo seph Stal in and Gan ne dhi,

I’m the (Bb)cult of per son (F)al i ty, the (CN.C.)cult of per son al i ty, the (Bb)cult of per son (C)al i ty.

(Bb)Ne on (F)lights,

(C)No bel (G)prize.

When a (D)lead er (A)speaks that re (F)lead er (C)dies.

(Bb)You won’t (F)have to (C)fol low (G)me.

(D)On ly (A)you can set (F)me (C)free.

I sell the things

you need to be.

I’m the smil ing face on your T.

V.

Oh, I’m the set (F)you (C)free.

You gave me for tune, you gave me fame,

you gave me pow er in your god’s name.

I'm ev ’ry per son you need to be.

Oh, I’m the cult of per son al i ty.

I’m the cult of, I’m the cult of, I’m the cult of, I’m the cult of, I’m the cult of, I’m the cult of, I’m the cult of, I’m the cult of per son al i ty.

Cult Of Personality — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Cult Of Personality" by Living Colour: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 125 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Cult Of Personality”

What key is "Cult Of Personality" by Living Colour played in?
Cult Of Personality is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cult Of Personality"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cult Of Personality" 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 "Cult Of Personality"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cult Of Personality"?
"Cult Of Personality" was originally performed by Living Colour. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cult Of Personality"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bb, C, D, F, G.
Is there a karaoke version of "Cult Of Personality" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cult Of Personality" by Living Colour. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Cult Of Personality" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Cult Of Personality" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.