Harvest Moon Chords

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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · D · G · A

Harvest Moon Chords – Guitar

Neil Young’s tender love song with a gentle sway. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a slow waltz feel. Let the chords breathe and sway — don’t rush the changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em
Come a little bit closer
D
Hear what I have to say
Em
Just like children sleepin’
D
We could dream this night away
G
But there’s a full moon risin’
D
Let’s go dancin’ in the light
G
We know where the music’s playin’
D
Let’s go out and feel the night
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 2

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 3

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Practice tip: Use a gentle down-up strum pattern in 3/4 time. The song should feel like a slow dance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Harvest Moon"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, D, G and A.

Is "Harvest Moon" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Harvest Moon" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Harvest Moon"?

It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1992.

Emtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · D · G · A

Harvest Moon Chords – Ukulele

Neil Young’s tender love song with a gentle sway. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a slow waltz feel. Let the chords breathe and sway — don’t rush the changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em
Come a little bit closer
D
Hear what I have to say
Em
Just like children sleepin’
D
We could dream this night away
G
But there’s a full moon risin’
D
Let’s go dancin’ in the light
G
We know where the music’s playin’
D
Let’s go out and feel the night
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 2

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 3

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Practice tip: Use a gentle down-up strum pattern in 3/4 time. The song should feel like a slow dance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Harvest Moon"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, D, G and A.

Is "Harvest Moon" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Harvest Moon" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Harvest Moon"?

It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1992.

Emtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · D · G · A

Harvest Moon Chords – Piano

Neil Young’s tender love song with a gentle sway. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow waltz feel. Let the chords breathe and sway — don’t rush the changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em
Come a little bit closer
D
Hear what I have to say
Em
Just like children sleepin’
D
We could dream this night away
G
But there’s a full moon risin’
D
Let’s go dancin’ in the light
G
We know where the music’s playin’
D
Let’s go out and feel the night
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 2

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 3

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Practice tip: Use a gentle down-up strum pattern in 3/4 time. The song should feel like a slow dance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Harvest Moon"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, D, G and A.

Is "Harvest Moon" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Harvest Moon" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Harvest Moon"?

It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1992.

Emtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · D · G · A

Harvest Moon Chords – Banjo

Neil Young’s tender love song with a gentle sway. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow waltz feel. Let the chords breathe and sway — don’t rush the changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em
Come a little bit closer
D
Hear what I have to say
Em
Just like children sleepin’
D
We could dream this night away
G
But there’s a full moon risin’
D
Let’s go dancin’ in the light
G
We know where the music’s playin’
D
Let’s go out and feel the night
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 2

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 3

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Practice tip: Use a gentle down-up strum pattern in 3/4 time. The song should feel like a slow dance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Harvest Moon"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, D, G and A.

Is "Harvest Moon" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Harvest Moon" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Harvest Moon"?

It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1992.

Emtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · D · G · A

Harvest Moon Chords – Mandolin

Neil Young’s tender love song with a gentle sway. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow waltz feel. Let the chords breathe and sway — don’t rush the changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em
Come a little bit closer
D
Hear what I have to say
Em
Just like children sleepin’
D
We could dream this night away
G
But there’s a full moon risin’
D
Let’s go dancin’ in the light
G
We know where the music’s playin’
D
Let’s go out and feel the night
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 2

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 3

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Practice tip: Use a gentle down-up strum pattern in 3/4 time. The song should feel like a slow dance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Harvest Moon"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, D, G and A.

Is "Harvest Moon" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Harvest Moon" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Harvest Moon"?

It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1992.

Emtap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · D · G · A

Harvest Moon Chords – Harmonica

Neil Young’s tender love song with a gentle sway. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song has a slow waltz feel. Let the chords breathe and sway — don’t rush the changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em
Come a little bit closer
D
Hear what I have to say
Em
Just like children sleepin’
D
We could dream this night away
G
But there’s a full moon risin’
D
Let’s go dancin’ in the light
G
We know where the music’s playin’
D
Let’s go out and feel the night
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 2

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Verse 3

 
Em
When we were strangers
D
I watched you from afar
Em
When we were lovers
D
I loved you with all my heart
G
But now it’s gettin’ late
D
And the moon is climbin’ high
G
I want to celebrate
D
See it shinin’ in your eye
 

Chorus

 
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
A Em
I want to see you dance again
A Em
Because I’m still in love with you
D
On this harvest moon
 

Practice tip: Use a gentle down-up strum pattern in 3/4 time. The song should feel like a slow dance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Harvest Moon"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, D, G and A.

Is "Harvest Moon" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Harvest Moon" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Harvest Moon"?

It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1992.