The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see For the moon refused to shine Couple sitting underneath the willow tree For love, they pined Little May was kinda 'fraid of darkness So she says "I guess I'll go." Boy began to sigh, looked up to the sky Told the sky his little tale of woe So 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 Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon So shine on Shine on harvest moon for me and my gal