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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Shine On, Harvest Moon" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Shine On, Harvest Moon”
- Can I play "Shine On, Harvest Moon" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Shine On, Harvest Moon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Shine On, Harvest Moon" by Jack Norworth played in?
- Shine On, Harvest Moon is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shine On, Harvest Moon"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shine On, Harvest Moon" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Shine On, Harvest Moon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shine On, Harvest Moon"?
- "Shine On, Harvest Moon" was originally performed by Jack Norworth. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shine On, Harvest Moon"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: A, A7, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, C, C#dim7, C6, +16 more.
- What other songs by Jack Norworth can I play here?
- Try "Shine On, Harvest Moon", "Take Me Out To The Ball Game". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Shine On, Harvest Moon"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Shine On, Harvest Moon" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Shine On, Harvest Moon"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Shine On, Harvest Moon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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