The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see
For the moon refused to shine
The moon refused to shine
Couple sitting underneath a willow tree
For love they pine
Little maid was kinda 'fraid of darkness
So she said, "I guess I'll go"
Boy began to sigh, looked up at the sky
Told the moon his little tale of woe
Oh, shine on, shine on harvest moon up in the sky
I ain't had no lovin' since April, January, June or July
Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon
So shine on, shine on harvest moon for me and my gal
Oh, shine on, shine on harvest moon up in the sky
I ain't had no lovin' since April, January, June or July
Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon
So shine on, shine on harvest moon for me and my gal