How Long Has This Been Going On? lyrics by George Gershwin, 1 meaning, official 2024 song lyrics | LyricsMode.com
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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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Songwriters: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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    An alternate verse included is some recordings: "Neath the stars, at bazaars often I've had to caress men. Five or ten dollars then I'd collect from all those yes-men. Don't be sad, I must add that they meant no more than chess men. Darling, can't you see, twas for charity. Though these lips have made slips, it was never really serious. Who'd have thought I'd be brought to a state that's so delirious?"
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