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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[@billmoran935]

Honestly. You’re one of the best instructors on TH-cam. Not only easy to understand but always delivering the material with a smile and upbeat attitude. Thank you

[@kevintaylor99]

Yes

[@joefockler1870]

Great lesson. I love this song and the acoustic guitar

[@345kobi]

Jon sure can make these songs sound great.

[@rodger2499]

Such a great lesson by a wonderful musician.

[@KenToney]

Love this, I’m a relatively new beginner living in Spartanburg SC home of MTB!!!

[@steveavant9727]

“Rewind the video and go back over it”😂. Yes I have, many times. Slowing the playback speed helps a lot, too. John, you’ve done a great job of breaking this one down. I’ve looked at other videos but I keep coming back to yours. I may not ever play this perfectly and/or get it up to tempo but I’m much closer to being able to play this than I’ve ever been. This has been one of my goals to learn since I picked up guitar about 18 months ago and I’m getting close. Thanks John, for helping me to get there.

[@albertstone7905]

Super cool lesson sounds great nice job love this song you teach it excellent 😊

[@stankenosky-jg7yn]

Awesome..Another home run instructor.

[@glendahill]

one of my favs song,

[@mvp019]

Outstanding - you keep coming up with more great songs at a pace that a hack like me can't keep up!

[@zxccxz164]

Thx for the strumming pattern!!!!!!

[@richardvargas6219]

thanks! great explanation...

[@beemanrunning977]

Awesome lesson! Thanks dude!

[@suzienava4898]

Fantastic !!Thanks

[@bigkm1974]

Wow note per note great job .. toy approves im sure

[@OURSKIESTODAY]

Great song👍

[@mvp019]

Am I the only one who finds thumb picks so uncomfortable as to be unusable? I have tried like 5 different kinds, and I can't seem to get down with any of them.

[@harveyhensley875]

you are not alone, @mvp019

[@mvp019]

@@harveyhensley875 I wish I could - I can see how it opens possibilities.

[@KenToney]

Goes to show how Toy Caldwell was so talented.

[@mvp019]

@@KenToney He was - I am glad I saw the MTB once way back when.

[@stevesommer4169]

No you're not the only one 😂...I struggle as well, easier to just grow out my thumbnail

[@onefunkymonkey504]

I liked how you broke it into chunks. It was easier than Marty’s way

[@waylonbailey3989]

Hey man can you slow it down a bit? Going over each part more than once would be helpful.

[@deliberate570]

why do i feel like ive enterered an alternate reality where Marty Music was never a thing. Channels are almsot identical

[@matthewoconnell114]

I agree. I hate them, and I’m not sure why you even need them.

[@williamshortstack6204]

You have my attention !!!