What key is "How Long Has This Been Going On?" in?

"How Long Has This Been Going On?" by Ira Gershwin is in the key of G with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "How Long Has This Been Going On?" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "How Long Has This Been Going On?" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "How Long Has This Been Going On?" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Ira Gershwin can I play here?

Try "Long Ago (And Far Away)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)I could cry

(Ddim7)salt y tears;

(D)where have (G)I been (C7)all these years?

(G)Lit tle (Bbdim7)wow,

(Am)tell me now.

How (C)long has this been (D7)go ing (G)on?

(D)There were chills

(Ddim7)up my spine,

(D)and some (G)thrills I (C7)can’t de fine.

(G)Lis ten, (Bbdim7)sweet,

(Am)I re peat: How (C)long has this been (D7)go ing (G)on?

(Cmaj7)Oh,

I feel that (Cmaj7)I could melt;

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

(Bm)I

(Em)know how Co (Bm)lum bus felt

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

(D)Kiss me once,

(Ddim7)then once more;

(D)what a (G)dunce I (C7)was be fore!

(G)What a (Bbdim)break!

For (Am)heav en’s sake, how (C)long has this been (D7)go ing (G)on?

(D)I could cry

(Ddim7)salt y tears;

(D)where have (G)I been (C7)all these years?

(G)Lis ten, (Bbdim7)you,

(Am)tell me, do.

How (C)long has this been (D7)go ing (G)on?

(D)What a kick!

(Ddim7)How I buzz!

(D)Boy, you (G)click as (C7)no one does!

(G)Hear me, (Bbdim7)sweet,

(Am)I re peat: How (C)long has this been (D7)go ing (G)on?

(Cmaj7)Dear,

when in your (Cmaj7)arms I creep,

(Cmaj7)that di vine ren dez (Cmaj7)vous,

(Bm)Don’t

(Em)wake me if (Bm)I’m a sleep,

(Bm)let me dream that it’s (Bm)true.

(D)Kiss me twice,

(Ddim7)then once more;

(D)that makes (G)thrice, let’s (C7)make it four!

(G)What a (Bbdim)break!

For (Am)heav en’s sake, how (C)long has this been (D7)go ing (G)on?

How Long Has This Been Going On? by Ira Gershwin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 94 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “How Long Has This Been Going On?”

What key is "How Long Has This Been Going On?" in?: "How Long Has This Been Going On?" by Ira Gershwin is in the key of G with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "How Long Has This Been Going On?" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "How Long Has This Been Going On?" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "How Long Has This Been Going On?" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ira Gershwin can I play here?: Try "Long Ago (And Far Away)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.