Verse: The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see, For the moon refused to shine. Couple sitting underneath a willow tree, For love they pine. 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. [break - Chorus] Oh, Shine on, shine on, harvest moon up in the sky. I ain't had no lovin' since January, April, 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. [Verse 2] His sweet dame feared night without a moon to see, Harvest night without moon rise. Prompted the sweet lass to change her mind and flee, tear in her eyes. The boy watched her go in disbelief this is not how it should be played. Boy began to sigh, looked up at the sky, Told the moon guess I'm not getting [bridge] Woe woe woe woe woe woe woe is he Oh... [ Final Chorus] Oh, Sh [ Final Chorus] Oh, Shine on [Chorus] Oh, Shine on, shine on, harvest moon up in the sky. I ain't had no lovin' since January, April, June or July. I need my baby to stay outdoors and spoon, So shine on, shine on, harvest moon, For me and my gal. So shine on, shine on, harvest moon, For me and my gal.