The night was mighty dark
So you could hardly see
For the moon refused to shine
Couple settin' underneath the willow tree
For love they pined
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
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
Don't make me wait too long
My love for you is much too strong
I ain't had love
I ain't had no lovin' since
January, February, June or July
When all the skies are gray
I wanna go inside and stay
So light up, light up
Fast or slow, come past that door and
Shine on harvest moon
Give some love again
I ain't had none since Lord knows when
No time, ain't no time
To stay outside and try to spoon
So shine on, shine on harvest moon
For me, for me and my gal
Cast that light
Fair and fine
Harvest break moon of mine (note: uncertain of the words on this line)
Harvest Moon, come on, come on, come on
Shine!
(spoken, in reply to the applause) Oh, you're terrific! Thank you!
