Gershwin George 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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