George Gershwin - How Long Has This Been Going On ? lyrics

As a tot, when I trotted in little velvet panties,

I was kissed by my sisters, my cousins, and my anties.

Sad to tell, it was hell, an inferno worse than Dante's.

So my dear I swore,

"Never, never more !"

On my list, I insisted that kissing must be crossed out.

Now, I find I was blind, and oh my ! , how I lost out !

I could cry salty tears ;

Where have I been all these years ?

Little wow, tell me now :

How long has this been going on ?

There were chills up my spine,

And some thrills I can't define.

Listen, sweet, I repeat :

how long has this been going on ?

Oh, I feel that I could melt ;

Into Heaven I'm hurled !

I know how Clombus felt,

Finding another world.

Kiss me once, then once more.

What a dunce I was before.

What a break ! For Heaven's sake !

How long has this been going on ?

Dear, when in your arms I creep,

That divine rendez-vous,

Don't wake me, if I'm asleep,

Let me dream that it's true !

Kiss me twice, then once more.

That makes thrice, let's make it four !

What a break ! For Heaven's sake !

How long has this been going on ?

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