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'd pine Little maid was kinda Afraid 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 Oh, Shine on Shine on, harvest moon Up in the sky I ain't had no lovin' Since April, January 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 Snow time Ain't no time to stay Outdoors and spoon So shine on Shine on, harvest moon For me and my gal