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 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

Snowtime ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon

So shine on, shine on harvest moon - for me and my gal!"

I can't see why a boy should sigh

When by his side is the girl he loves so true

All he has to say is:

"Won't you be my bride

For I love you

Why should I be telling you this secret

When I know that you can guess?"

Harvest moon will smile

Shine on all the while

If the little girl should answer "yes"

"Oh, shine on, shine on harvest moon up in the sky

I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June or July

Snowtime ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon

So shine on, shine on harvest moon - for me and my gal!"