Shine On Harvest Moon

Song: Nora Bayes, Jack Norworth.

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 pine. -

Little maid was kind a’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 loving,
Since April - January, June or July.

Snow time ain’t no time to stay
Out-doors and spoon.
So, shine on, shine on Harvest Moon,
For me and my gal.”

I 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 little girl should answer “Yes.”

Chorus