The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see
For the moon refused to shine
Couples sitting underneath a willow tree
For love they pine
The 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 January, February, June or July
Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon
So shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal
Shine on, shine on harvest moon high up in the sky
I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June or July
Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon
So shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal"