Can't You See

The Marshall Tucker Band

About Can't You See

"Can't You See" is a song written by Toy Caldwell of The Marshall Tucker Band. The song was originally recorded by the band on their 1973 debut album, The Marshall Tucker Band, and released as the album's first single. It was re-released in 1977 and peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cover versions of "Can't You See" have charted for Waylon Jennings (in 1976) and the Zac Brown Band with Kid Rock (2010). A live version, recorded live at the Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 31, 1974, is included as the final track on the band's 1975 album, Searchin' for a Rainbow. The original recording is noted for its flute introduction and ending, both by Jerry Eubanks. 


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1996
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I'm gonna take a freight train, down at the station
I don't care where it goes
Gonna climb me a mountain, the highest mountain
Jump off, nobody gonna know

Can't you see oh can't you see
What that woman, she been doin' to me
Can't you see, can't you see
What that woman lord been doin' to me

I'm gonna find me a hole in the wall
I gonna crawl inside and die
'Cause my lady now, mean ol' woman lord, never told me goodbye

Can't you see oh can't you see
What that woman lord she been doin' to me
Can't you see, can't you see
What that woman lord been doin' to me

I gonna buy me a ticket now, as far as I can
Ain't a-never comin' back
Ride me a Southbound
All the way to Georgia now
Till the train run out of track

Can't you see oh can't you see
What that woman, she been doin' to me
Can't you see, can't you see
What that woman, she been doin' to me, oh lord

Can't you see oh can't you see
What that woman lord she been doin' to me
Can't you see oh can't you see
What that woman, she been doin' to me

Can't you see (oh she's such a crazy lady) can't you see
What that woman (what a woman) she been doin' to me
Can't you see (lord I can't stand) oh can't you see
What that woman, oh she been doin' to me

Can't you see (I'm gonna take a freight train) can't you see
(I'm down at the station lord) what that woman (ain't never gonna go back) been doin' to me
Can't you see oh can't you see (gonna ride me the southbound)
(All the way to Georgia) what that woman (till the train run out of track) been doin' to me

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The Marshall Tucker Band

The Marshall Tucker Band is an American Southern rock/country rock band originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. The band's blend of rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, country, and gospel helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s. While the band had reached the height of its commercial success by the end of the decade, the band has recorded and performed continuously under various lineups for nearly 40 years. more »

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Written by: Toy Caldwell

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Success
"Can't You See" was released by The Marshall Tucker Band in 1973 as part of their debut album and has since become one of their most famous songs.
Genre
The song is categorized under the Southern rock and country rock genres.
List Position
Although it wasn't initially a major hit, ‘Can’t You See’ has stood the test of time, featuring on many top rock lists, and was ranked among the greatest songs in Southern Rock.
Music Video version
An official music video was released for "Can't You See" featuring a live performance of the song by The Marshall Tucker Band which helped spark its popularity.
Covers
The song has been covered by several renowned artists like The Allman Brothers Band, Hank Williams Jr. and Kid Rock, showcasing the song's high praise and influence in the music industry.
Band Member
'Can't You See' was sung by the band's lead guitarist, Toy Caldwell, instead of their usual lead vocalist, Doug Gray.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics make it a classic heartbreak anthem, telling the tale of a man whose woman doesn't value him and his decision to leave.
Instrumentation
Known for its iconic flute solo, 'Can’t You See' was unique in its use of instruments not commonly featured in rock music.
Popularity in Concerts
'Can’t You See' has been a fan favorite at The Marshall Tucker Band's concerts and is often their closing song.
Use in Media
The song was used in the soundtrack of several movies and TV shows, including "Blow," "Without a Paddle," and "The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper," further solidifying its status as a classic rock anthem.

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