Neil Young - Harvest Moon
Hello! Below you'll find my "Harvest Moon" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This is one of my very favorite songs by Neil Young, and it translates very nicely to piano. Some of the rhythms and details I teach in the video are a little tricky, but you can keep things as simple as you need.
Enjoy!
Harvest Moon Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Harvest Moon:
Harvest Moon Chords & Lyrics
D* = | D D6 | Dmaj7 |
D** = Optional Variation (see video)
D** = Optional Variation (see video)
[Intro]
D*X4
[Verse]
Em7
Come a little bit closer
D**X2
Hear what I have to say
Em7
Just like children sleeping
Em7
Just like children sleeping
D**X2
We could dream this night away
G6
But there's a full moon rising
G6
But there's a full moon rising
D*X2
Let's go dancing in the light
G6
We know where the music's playing
G6
We know where the music's playing
D*X2
Let's go out and feel the night
[Chorus]
A9sus4 A7
Because I'm still in love with you
A9sus4
I want to see you dance again
A7
Because I'm still in love with you
D*X4
On this harvest moon.
[Verse]
Em7 D**X2
When we were strangers, I watched you from afar
Em7 D**X2
When we were lovers, I loved you with all my heart
G6
But now it's getting late
D*X2
And the moon is climbing high
G6 D*X2
I want to celebrate, see it shining in your eye
G6 D*X2
I want to celebrate, see it shining in your eye
[Chorus]
A9sus4 A7
Because I'm still in love with you
A9sus4
I want to see you dance again
A7
Because I'm still in love with you
D*X4
On this harvest moon.
A9sus4 A7
Because I'm still in love with you
A9sus4
I want to see you dance again
A7
Because I'm still in love with you
D*X4
On this harvest moon.
[Instrumental Verse]
G6 D**X2
G6 D*X2
[Chorus]
A9sus4 A7
Because I'm still in love with you
A9sus4
I want to see you dance again
A7
Because I'm still in love with you
D*X4
On this harvest moon.
D
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
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Harvest Moon Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Harvest Moon" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Harvest Moon" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
