shine On
The Four Aces Lyrics


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Shine On Harvest Moon
January, February, June, or July
I said January, February, June, or July
Shine on, shine on harvest moon up in the sky
I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, or
July ah ah aha
Snow time ain't no time to sit outdoors and spoon
So Shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal

MONOLOGUE:
So, shine on, shine on harvest moon w up in the sky.
I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, AND
July?
Now, looka here a don't you know better than to set out
There in the snow 'n' spoon?
C'mon, I don't want no half moon, I want a full moon.

Oh, won't you shine on, shine on harvest moon(shine on,
Shine on)
Up in the sky? (shine on)
I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, or
July
(Ah-ooba, ah-ooba, ah-ooba, ah-ooh)
Don't you know you're gonna freeze to death
Settin' out there in the snow tryin' to spoon?
So shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal





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Overall Meaning

The Four Aces's hit, "Shine On Harvest Moon," was released in 1950 and quickly became a classic American tune. The song starts with the lyrics "January, February, June, or July" and while this may seem like a random selection of months, it's actually highlighting that the main character hasn't had any love in quite some time. The line "I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, or July" suggests that he hasn't had any love all year round, which ultimately makes him yearn for more.


The monologue which follows is a plea for a "full moon" and not a "half moon," indicating that the main character wants more than just a fleeting romantic encounter. The line "So shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal" reinforces that he wants a long-term romantic relationship as he's not just searching for love for himself but also for his significant other.


Overall, "Shine On Harvest Moon" is a timeless classic about love and longing. The song highlights the importance of finding real love and not just fleeting romances.


Line by Line Meaning

Shine On Harvest Moon
Let the harvest moon shine in the sky


January, February, June, or July
Any month of the year, but specifically those with no significant holidays/events


I said January, February, June, or July
Reiterating that any month is fine


Shine on, shine on harvest moon up in the sky
Repeat of the first line


I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, or July ah ah aha
I have not been intimate with anyone in months, regardless of which month it is


Snow time ain't no time to sit outdoors and spoon
It's too cold to cuddle outside in the snow


So Shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal
Please let the moon shine so my partner and I can have a romantic evening inside


C'mon, I don't want no half moon, I want a full moon.
I want a bright and round moon, not a half moon


Oh, won't you shine on, shine on harvest moon(shine on, Shine on)
Please let the moon continue to shine brightly


Up in the sky? (shine on)
Is the moon shining in the sky?


Don't you know you're gonna freeze to death Settin' out there in the snow tryin' to spoon?
It's too cold to be outside, and trying to cuddle in the snow will be uncomfortable


So shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal
Please let the moon continue to shine so my partner and I can stay warm inside


Ah-ooba, ah-ooba, ah-ooba, ah-ooh
Nonsense syllables used for emphasis




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael E. Renzi, Nora Bayes-Norworth, Jack Norworth

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Morgen Oghmanann

Shine On, Harvest Moon
Rosemary Clooney

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
Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon
So shine on
Shine on harvest moon for me and my gal


The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see
For the moon refused to shine
Couple sitting underneath the willow tree
For love, they pined

Little May was kinda 'fraid of darkness
So she says "I guess I'll go."
Boy began to sigh, looked up to the sky
Told the sky his little tale of woe
So shine on


So shine on
Shine on harvest moon for me and my gal
Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon
So shine on
Shine on harvest moon
for me and my gal




Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Gerald Casale / Mark Allen Mothersbaugh
Shine On, Harvest Moon lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc



All comments from YouTube:

Timo

This is a very good version.
The Four Aces were an awesome quartet, that's for sure.

Jaylu Vonde

Agreed

Bugleboy 452

Four Aces were so good and they put their stamp on this very old classic

Jorge Mario Rodas

I had not heard this song since I was a kid nine or ten years old when it was frequently played in the radio. Just by chance I clicked on it and it is a nice song and good to hear. Now I hear it I remember when I attended third and fourth grade of Elementary School. Nice remembrances of childhood I had forgotten till I heard this song.

jytte thagaard nielsen

Wonderful record from my childhood!!!

Jaylu Vonde

Beautiful music.

Fred Pickett

Love this music/Such good harmony.

Juanita Francisquini

Love this song takes me back to my teens. ❤😍

Jennifer Smallin

Love this!!

Werner Diesel Fuentes

magnífica versión de este clásico.

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