Nancy Wertsch Music

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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 kind afraid 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. 

Oh, 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. 

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."