Shine On, Harvest Moon

· by Jack Norworth

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(A7)The (Dm)night was might y (A)dark so you could (Dm)hard ly see, for the (Dm)moon re (Bb9)fused to shine.

(Dm)Cou ple sit ting (A)un der neath a (Dm)wil low tree, (D7)for (G7)love

they (C7)pine.

Lit tle maid was kind a 'fraid of dark ness so she (F6)said,

“I guess I'll (Fmaj7)go.”

(G7)Boy be gan to (C6)sigh,

(G7)looked up at the (C6)sky,

(D7)told the moon his (G7)lit tle tale of (C)woe.

(C7)Oh, (D7)shine

on,

shine on har vest moon

up in the sky.

(C7)I

ain't

had no lov in' since (F)Jan u ar y, (Gm7)Feb ru ar y, (G#dim7)June or (C7)Ju (F)ly.

(D7)Snow

time

ain't no time to stay

out doors and spoon.

So (C7)shine

on,

shine on har vest (F6)moon, for (Bb7)me and my gal.

(F)Oh, (D7)shine

on,

shine on har vest moon

up in the sky.

(C7)I

ain't

had no lov in' since (F)Jan u ar y, (Gm7)Feb ru ar y, (G#dim7)June or (C7)Ju (F)ly.

(D7)Snow

time

ain't no time to stay

out doors and spoon.

So (C7)shine

on,

shine on har vest (F6)moon, for (Bb7)me and my gal.

(F)Oh, (F6)moon, for (Bb7)me and my gal.

Shine On, Harvest Moon by Jack Norworth — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shine On, Harvest Moon” by Jack Norworth in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Shine On, Harvest Moon" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Shine On, Harvest Moon"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Shine On, Harvest Moon" use?: Just 24 chords: A, A7, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, C, C#dim7, C6, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jack Norworth songs work for kids?: Try "Shine On, Harvest Moon", "Take Me Out To The Ball Game". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.