Intro ( x4 ): D Bm D G Come a little bit closer D D Bm D ( 2x ) Hear what I have to say G Just like children sleepin D D Bm D We could dream this night away. G But there s a full moon risin D D Bm D Let s go dancin in the light G We know where the music s playin D D Bm D Let s go out and feel the night. G A Because I m still in love with you Em I want to see you dance again G A Because I m still in love with you D D Bm D On this harvest moon. G When we were strangers D D Bm D I watched you from afar G When we were lovers D D Bm D I loved you with all my heart. G But now its gettin late D D Bm D And the moon is climbin high G I want to celebrate D D Bm D See it shinin in your eye. G A Because I m still in love with you Em I want to see you dance again G A Because I m still in love with you D D Bm D D Bm D On this harvest moon. This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Harvest Moon chords by Neil Young
Suggested strumisland strum
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Also works: everywhere 4/4 d – d u – u d –
How to play Harvest Moon on ukulele
On ukulele, Harvest Moon comes down to the island strum: d – d u – u d u. Expect a relaxed pace, around 62 bpm, with a light swing to it. I posted this one in its original key of D major. The chords put it squarely at the skilled level. Brush the strings lightly with a swung, shuffling strum.
5 ukulele chords used in "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young: A, Bm, D, Em and G
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Thanks for these chords, which were a great place to start. Here are some modifications I’ve made that you might want to try:
• for the 4-chord repeating riff, use D—Bm—D7—D7 instead of D—D—Bm—D
• use Em throughout instead of G
• add the signature arpeggio by playing Em at 7th fret, then strum Em in that position (muting first string) so that you can easily repeat the arpeggio before moving down to first position again
I’m just a beginner, and the barre chords in this are more challenging that I expected (sounds so easy on the record)… but I’m sticking with with it till I have it down!
P.S. to my comment of a week ago, in case it eventually undergoes “moderation”…
By “D7” I meant Dmaj7. Played at fret 2, it’s an easy transition from Bm in the same position—sounds just like the record 🙂
I usually do D6 and Dmaj7 for most of this song and then switch to G periodically (idk it just sounds like the song more i’m not an expert)
Strumming pattern?
Sounds awesome with baritone
Instead of D Bm D, I find that D D6 Dmaj7 sounds more like the song and is easier to play if you use a Barre for D6 and Dmaj7.
Can I suggest that instead of C C Am C, play C Am Cmaj7 Am then go to the F.