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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · C · G
Can’t You See Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · C · G
Can’t You See Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · C · G
Can’t You See Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · C · G
Can’t You See Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · C · G
Can’t You See Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · C · G
Can’t You See Chords – Harmonica
A classic Southern rock ballad by The Marshall Tucker Band. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Chords used: D, C, G · Key: D · Difficulty: Beginner · More 3-chord songs →
Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to sound in the key of D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 3
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Bridge
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Outro
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Practice tip: Master the four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) before adding the lyrics, then focus on the steady, soulful strumming pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Can’t You See"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: D, C and G.
Is "Can’t You See" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Can’t You See" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Can’t You See"?
It was written by Toy Caldwell, and released in 1973.