How Long Has This Been Going On? - George Gershwin

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 one, 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 Columbus 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?
How long has this... Been going... On?...