The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see
For the moon refused to shine
Couple sitting underneath a willow tree
For love they did pine

Little maid was kind-a 'fraid of darkness, so
She said, "I guess I'll go"
Boy began to sigh, looked up at the sky
And 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 at home 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 January, February, June or July
Snow time ain't no time to stay at home 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 January, February, June or July
Snow time ain't no time to stay at home and spoon
So shine on, shine on harvest moon, for me and my gal