Can't You See
The Marshall Tucker Band
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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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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.
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GenreThe song is categorized under the Southern rock and country rock genres.
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List PositionAlthough 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.
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Music Video versionAn 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.
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CoversThe 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.
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Band Member'Can't You See' was sung by the band's lead guitarist, Toy Caldwell, instead of their usual lead vocalist, Doug Gray.
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LyricsThe 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.
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InstrumentationKnown for its iconic flute solo, 'Can’t You See' was unique in its use of instruments not commonly featured in rock music.
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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.
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Use in MediaThe 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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