How Long Has This Been Going On?

by Phillip Keveren
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Lyrics

(D7)I could cry

(Ddim7)salt y tears.

(D7)Where have (G7)I been (C7)all these years?

(G)Lit tle wow,

(Am)tell me now

(G7)how (C7)long has this been (D7)go ing on?

(D7)These were chills

(Ddim7)up my spine

(D7)and some (G7)thrills I (C7)can't de fine.

(G)Lis ten sweet,

(Am)I re peat:

(G7)How (C7)long has this been (D7)go ing on?

(Cmaj7)Oh,

(F7)I feel that (Cmaj7)I could melt;

(Cmaj7)in to (F7)heav en I’m (Cmaj7)hurled!

(Bm)I

(Em6)know how Co (Bm)lum bus felt,

(Bm)find ing (Em6)an oth er (Bm)world!

(D7)Kiss me once,

(Ddim7)then once more,

(D7)what a (G7)dunce I (C7)was be fore.

(G)What a break!

For (Am)heav en’s sake!

(G7)How (C7)long has this been (D7)go ing on?

How Long Has This Been Going On? β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "How Long Has This Been Going On?" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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Can I play "How Long Has This Been Going On?" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "How Long Has This Been Going On?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "How Long Has This Been Going On?" by Phillip Keveren played in?
How Long Has This Been Going On? is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How Long Has This Been Going On?" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
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Who composed "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
"How Long Has This Been Going On?" was originally performed by Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "How Long Has This Been Going On?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.