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€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"How Long Has This Been Going On?" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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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Where are the chord symbols for "How Long Has This Been Going On?" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" is in G.
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.
Does "How Long Has This Been Going On?" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" is in the key of G at 88 BPM.
What chords are in "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.