The night was mighty dark, for you could hardly see
For the moon refused to shine
Couple sitting underneath the willow tree
For love they pined
Little maiden was kinda 'fraid of darkness
So she says, "I think I'll go"
Boy begin to sigh, looked up to the sky
Told the moon his little tale of woe

So shine on
Shine on harvest moon, up in the sky
I ain't had no loving 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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Snow time ain't no time to stay
Outdoors and spoon
So shine on
Shine on harvest moon
For me and my gal