The Marshall Tucker Band - Can't You See
Hello! Below you'll find my "Can't You See" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by The Marshall Tucker Band is very easy to learn at it's core - it's just a few chords! I do go into some more advanced options in the video, including the flute solo, and some improvising on the blues scale.
Enjoy!
Can't You See Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Can't You See:
Can't You See Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| D | D7/C | G | D | X6 (Flute melody on 2nd and 3rd repetition)
| D | D7/C | G | D | X6 (Flute melody on 2nd and 3rd repetition)
[Verse 1]
D
I'm gonna take a freight train
D7/C
Down at the station Lord
G D
I don't care where it goes
D D7/C
Gonna climb a mountain, the highest mountain
G D
I'll jump off, nobody gonna know
I don't care where it goes
D D7/C
Gonna climb a mountain, the highest mountain
G D
I'll jump off, nobody gonna know
[Chorus]
D D7/C
Can't you see, whoa can't you see
G D
What that woman Lord, she been doin' to me
D D7/C
Can't you see, can't you see
G D
What that woman, she been doin' to me
[Verse 2]
D D7/C
I'm gonna find me a hole in the wall
G D
I'm gonna crawl inside and die
D D7/C
'Cause my lady now, a mean ol' woman Lord
G D
Never told me goodbye
[Chorus]
D D7/C
Can't you see, whoa can't you see
G D
What that woman Lord, she been doin' to me
D D7/C
Can't you see, can't you see
G D
What that woman Lord, she been doin' to me
[Instrumental]
| D | D7/C | G | D | x2
| D | D7/C | G | D | x2
[Verse 3]
D D7/C
I'm gonna buy me a ticket now as far as I can
G D
Ain't a-never comin' back
D D7/C
Ride me Southbound all the way to Georgia now
G D
Til the train. it run out of track
[Chorus]
D D7/C
Can't you see, whoa can't you see
G D
What that woman Lord, she been doin' to me
D D7/C
Can't you see, can't you see
G D
What that woman, she been doin' to me
[Instrumental]
| D | D7/C | G | D | x2
[Chorus]
D D7/C
Can't you see, whoa can't you see
G D
What that woman Lord, she been doin' to me
D D7/C
Can't you see, whoa can't you see
G D
What that woman, she been doin' to me
Repeat Chorus two more times with optional ad-lib vocals
[Instrumental]
| D | D7/C | G | D | x3 (Flute melody on final repetition)
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Can't You See Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Can't You See" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Can't You See" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
