Can't You See Guitar Lesson (Marshall Tucker Band)

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If you like playing along with your favorite recordings or even jamming songs with friends, then here’s a quick and easy tune to add to your setlist and have blast playing.

You only need 3 chords to get through it. And, you’ll potentially unlock a lot of powerful guitar skills like:

Improving your rhythm
Improving your fingerpicking
Improving your strumming
Combining licks and chords
Playing lead guitar
So grab your axe and let’s dive into this “Can’t You See” guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Can’t You See?
"Can't You See" was written by Toy Caldwell, the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for the classic Southern rock group the Marshall Tucker Band. Caldwell was known for his distinctive guitar playing and made big contributions to the band’s iconic sound.

He wrote "Can't You See" while recovering from a motorcycle accident. The song's bluesy tone and reflective lyrics show Caldwell's emotional state during his recovery.  

“Can’t You See” was released in 1973 on the group's debut album The Marshall Tucker Band. It was recorded in 1973 at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, Georgia. This studio was a hub for Southern rock at the time, hosting sessions for bands like the Allman Brothers Band and Wet Willie.

The lineup original lineup featured Toy Caldwell (guitar, vocals), Doug Gray (lead vocals), Jerry Eubanks (flute, saxophone), George McCorkle (rhythm guitar), Paul Riddle (drums), and Tommy Caldwell (bass).

The Marshall Tucker Band album was produced by Paul Hornsby, who also played keyboards on the track. "Can't You See" has become a signature song for the Marshall Tucker Band and a staple of classic rock radio. It has been covered by numerous artists, including Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., and Kid Rock.

There is an extended version lasting 6:05 and then a single edit for radio that was about half the length coming in at 3:20. But the band was known for its extended live versions. Live, Toy Caldwell's guitar solos would go to the moon featuring the band’s improvisational skills and epic energy.

The song has appeared in various movies, TV shows, and commercials, including the 2001 film "Blow" starring Johnny Depp.

Can't You See Guitar Chords
If you want to play “Can’t You See” on guitar you only need to know 3 main chords D, Csus2, and G.

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