About the song
“The Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See” is a Southern rock classic that has stood the test of time, captivating audiences with its soulful melody and heartfelt lyrics. Led by the smooth vocals of Doug Gray, this track embodies the essence of the band’s signature sound, blending elements of rock, country, and blues into a seamless musical tapestry.
Written by lead guitarist Toy Caldwell, “Can’t You See” was first released in 1973 as part of The Marshall Tucker Band’s debut album, “The Marshall Tucker Band.” Despite not achieving mainstream success upon its initial release, the song gradually gained popularity, becoming a staple of classic rock radio stations and earning widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike.
With its haunting guitar riffs and evocative storytelling, “Can’t You See” strikes a chord with listeners, evoking feelings of longing and introspection. The song’s universal themes of love, loss, and redemption resonate with audiences of all ages, making it a timeless anthem for anyone who has ever experienced heartache or yearned for something more.
Over the years, “Can’t You See” has been covered by numerous artists and featured in various films and television shows, further solidifying its status as a classic of the Southern rock genre. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the enduring legacy of The Marshall Tucker Band and their impact on the music world.
So, sit back, relax, and let the soulful sounds of “Can’t You See” transport you to a world of timeless rock ‘n’ roll bliss.”
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Lyrics
I’m gonna take a freight train
Down at the station, Lord
I don’t care where it goes
Gonna climb a mountain
The highest mountain
I’ll jump off, nobody gonna know
Can’t you see, whoa, can’t you see
What that woman, Lord, she been doin’ to me?
Can’t you see, can’t you see
What that woman, she’s been doin’ to me?
I’m gonna find me a hole in the wall
I’m gonna crawl inside and die
‘Cause my lady, now a 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, she’s been doin’ to me?
I’ve gone to buy a ticket now, as far as I can
Ain’t a-never coming back
Ride me a southbound, all the way to Georgia now
‘Til the train, it run out of track
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, she’ been doin’ to me?
Oh, dear Lord
Can’t you see, whoa, can’t you see
What that woman, Lord, she been doin’ to me?
Can’t you see, whoa, 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 that woman) she been doin’ to me?
Can’t you see (Lord, I can’t stand), 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, she been doin’ to me (ain’t never comin’ back, oh boy)
Can’t you see (gonna ride me a southbound, now)
Can’t you see (all the way to Georgia, Lord)
What that woman, she been doin’ to me? (‘Til the train run out of track, oh)