Shine on Harvest Moon
Words/Jack Norworth  
Music/Nora Bayes-Norworth
1908

Intro
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.

Oh, 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.

Oh, 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

Can't see why a boy should sigh,
When by his side is the girl he loves so true.
All he has to say is "Won't you be my bride,
For I love you,

Why should I be telling you this secret
When I know that you can guess.
Harvest moon will smile,
Shine on all the while,
If the girl should answer "Yes"

Oh, 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.

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