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He came (Em7)danc ing a cross the wa ter
with his (D)gal le ons and guns,
in their look in’ for the New World
and the pal ace in the sun.
On the (Em7)shore lay Mon te zu ma ful with his co ca leaves and pearls;
in his (Am7)house he of ten wan ri dered with the se crets of the worlds.
And his (Em7)sub jects a gath ered ’round him,
like the (D)leaves a round the tree,
in their clothes of man y col ors
for the an gry gods to see.
And the (Em7)wom en all were beau ti ful and the men stood straight and strong;
in they (Am7)of fered life in sac ri fice so that oth ers could go on.
And his
(Em7)Hate was just a leg end
and and (D)war was nev er known;
peo ple worked to geth er
and they lift ed man y stones.
And they (Em7)car ried them to the flat lands,
but they (D)died a long the way,
and they (Am7)built up with their bare hands what we still can’t do to day.
And I (Em7)know she’s liv ing there, end
and she (D)loves me to this day;
I still can’t re mem when
and or how I lost my way.
He came (Em7)danc ing a cross the wa ter,
but they (D)died Cor tez, Cor tez.
and they (Am7)What a kill er.
bare hands what we still can’t do to day.
And I
Cortez The Killer — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Cortez The Killer" by Neil Young 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 E, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cortez The Killer”
- Can I learn "Cortez The Killer" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Cortez The Killer" with hands-separate practice in E at 112 BPM.
- What key is "Cortez The Killer" by Neil Young played in?
- Cortez The Killer is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cortez The Killer"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cortez The Killer" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cortez The Killer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cortez The Killer"?
- "Cortez The Killer" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cortez The Killer"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, C, D, Em7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
- Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Cortez The Killer"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Cortez The Killer" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Cortez The Killer"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Cortez The Killer" is in the key of E at 112 BPM.