Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) Verse 1: Am The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see E7 For the moon refused to shine Am Couple sitting underneath the willow tree D7 G7 For love, they pined G7 Little May was kinda 'fraid of darkness C So she says "I guess I'll go." D7 Boy began to sigh, looked up to the sky G7 E7 Told the sky his little tale of woe
Chorus: A7 So shine on A7 D7 Shine on harvest moon up in the sky G C I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June or July A7 D7 Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon G C F C So shine on shine on harvest moon for me and my gal Verse 2: Am I can't see why a boy should cry when by his side E7 Is the girl he loves so true. Am All he has to say is "won't you be my bride, D7 G7 For I love you." G7 But why should I be telling you this secret, C When I know, that you can guess. D7 Harvest moon will smile, shine on all the while, G7 E7 If the little girl should answer yes! Chorus: A7 So shine on A7 D7 Shine on harvest moon up in the sky G C I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June or July A7 D7 Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon G C F C So shine on shine on harvest moon for me and my gal Final Refrain: A7 D7 Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon G C F C So shine on shine on harvest moon for me and my gal