Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Cortez the Killer Lyrics by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Zuma

1975

[Intro: Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]
He came dancing across the water
With his galleons and guns
Looking for the new world
And that palace in the sun
[Verse 2]
On the shore lay Montezuma
With his coca leaves and pearls
In his halls, he often wandered
With the secrets of the world
[Verse 3]
And his subjects gathered 'round him
Like the leaves around a tree
In their clothes of many colors
For the angry gods to see
[Verse 4]
And the women all were beautiful
And the men stood straight and strong
They offered life in sacrifice
So that others could go on
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 5]
Hate was just a legend
And war was never known
People worked together
And they lifted many stones
[Verse 6]
And they carried them to the flatlands
But they died along the way
And they built up with their bare hands
What we still can't do today
[Verse 7]
And I know she's living there
And she loves me to this day
I still can't remember when
Or how I lost my way
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
He came dancing across the water
Cortez, Cortez
What a killer
Credits
Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

About “Cortez the Killer” by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Read the complete lyrics to "Cortez the Killer" by Neil Young & Crazy Horse from the album "Zuma" in 1975. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Canada, In English, Psychedelic Rock.

"Cortez the Killer" is performed by Neil Young & Crazy Horse. from the album "Zuma" in 1975 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Cortez the Killer", explore more songs by Neil Young & Crazy Horse using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Neil Young & Crazy Horse · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Cortez the Killer" is credited to Neil Young & Crazy Horse. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Cortez the Killer" appears on "Zuma" in 1975.

Visit the Neil Young & Crazy Horse artist page at /artist/neil-young-and-crazy-horse for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.