Shine On, Harvest Moon

by Jack Norworth
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Lyrics

(D7)Shine on, shine on, har vest (G7)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#dim)June or (Gm7)Ju (F)ly.

(D7)Snow time ain’t no time to (G)stay

out doors and spoon.

So (C7)shine on, shine on, har vest (F)moon, for (Bb7)me and my (F)gal.

Shine On, Harvest Moon by Jack Norworth

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Shine On, Harvest Moon”

What key is "Shine On, Harvest Moon" in?
"Shine On, Harvest Moon" by Jack Norworth is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Shine On, Harvest Moon" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Shine On, Harvest Moon" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Shine On, Harvest Moon" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jack Norworth can I play here?
Try "SHINE ON, HARVEST MOON", "Take Me Out To The Ball Game". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.