Neil Young - Harvest Moon Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Em7 chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A7 chord diagram
[Opening]
[D]
[Em7]Come a little bit closer, hear what I have to [D]say.
[Em7]Just like children sleeping.
We could dream this night a[D]way.
[verse 2]
[G]But there’s a full moon rising, let’s go dancing in the [D]light.
[G]We know where the music’s playing, let’s go out and feel the [D]night.
[verse 3]
[A7]Because I’m still in love with [A7]you.
I want to see you dance [A7]again.
Because I’m still in love with [A7]you, on this harvest [D]moon.
[verse 4]
[D]
[Em7]When we were strangers, I watched you from a[D]far.
[Em7]When we were lovers, I loved you with all my [D]heart.
[verse 5]
[G]But now it’s getting late, and the moon is climbing [D]high.
[G]I want to celebrate, see it shining in your [D]eye.
[Closing]
[A7]Because I’m still in love with [A7]you.
I want to see you dance a[A7]gain.
Because I’m still in love with [A7]you, on this harvest [D]moon.
How to play Harvest Moon on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Neil Young - Harvest Moon on guitar requires 4 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Harvest Moon uses these transitions most often: D → Em7 (4), D → G (4), and Em7 → D (4). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - Em7 chord transition.
1. D → Em7 chord transition
To move from D to Em7;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
2. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
3. D → A7 chord transition
To move from D to A7;
- While playing D, lift your ring finger from B string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
Harvest Moon chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Harvest Moon.
- Harvest Moon includes 20 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Harvest Moon contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Harvest Moon connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A7: 1%
After A7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (42%), D7 (18%), and Dm (12%).- A7 → D: 42%