The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see
Cause the moon refused to shine
Couple sittin' underneath the willow tree
For love they pine
Little maid was mighty afraid of darkness
So she said I think 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
Snowtime ain't no time to sit outdoors and spoon
So shine on shine on harvest moon for me and my gal