Shine on Harvest Moon
This song from 1908 can be heard in many Hollywood movies.
People often sing just the 1st verse and chorus.
Shine on Harvest Moon
Traditional Song
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 did 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,
And told the moon his little tale of woe.
(Chorus)
Oh, Shine on, shine on, harvest moon
Up in the sky;
I ain't had no lovin'
Since April, January, June or July.*
's no time, ain't no time to stay**
Outdoors 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?
I can't see why I'm 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)
Notes
*The months can differ in this line. In some versions it's: "January, February, June or July".
**An early score has this line as, "Snow time ain't no time..."
Comments
Song attributed to Vaudeville Husband/Wife team Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth (1908).
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