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 moon his little tale of woe

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

January February June or July

January February June or July

I ain't had no lovin'

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