About the song
Captured live on September 10, 1973, at the Grand Opera House in Macon, Georgia, The Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See” stands as a cornerstone of Southern rock. Penned by the band’s guitarist, Toy Caldwell, this iconic track made its debut on their self-titled 1973 album, quickly becoming a fan favorite and a radio staple.
“Can’t You See” is more than just a song; it’s a raw emotional outpouring. The lyrics delve into the depths of heartache, painting a vivid picture of a man seeking solace in solitude. While the music is a vibrant blend of country and rock, the song’s core is undeniably rooted in the soul of the American South.
The live rendition we’re about to experience is a testament to the band’s raw energy and musical prowess. The inclusion of Jerry Eubanks’ soulful flute adds an ethereal dimension to the song, further enhancing its emotional impact. This performance, recorded at the peak of the band’s early career, captures the electrifying atmosphere of a live show, promising to be a truly unforgettable experience.
Get ready to be transported back to 1973 as The Marshall Tucker Band delivers a timeless performance of “Can’t You See.”
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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)