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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Shine On, Harvest Moon" by Jack Norworth: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œShine On, Harvest Moon”

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 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shine On, Harvest Moon" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Shine On, Harvest Moon"?
Yes β€” 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 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Shine On, Harvest Moon" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Shine On, Harvest Moon" by Jack Norworth. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Shine On, Harvest Moon" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Shine On, Harvest Moon" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.