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 Maid was kinda 'fraid of darkness

So she said "I think i'll go."

Boy began to sigh, looked up to the sky

Told the moon 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.