The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see 

For the moon refused to shine 

Couple sitting underneath the willow tree 

For love, they pined 



Little May was kinda 'fraid of darkness 

So she says "I guess i'll go." 

Boy began to sigh, looked up to the sky 

Told the sky his little tale of woe 



So 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 and my gal 



Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon 

So shine on 

Shine on harvest moon for me and my gal