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(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? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "How Long Has This Been Going On?" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 94 BPM.
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- Yes — 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 Ira Gershwin 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 94 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?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
- "How Long Has This Been Going On?" was originally performed by Ira Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Ira Gershwin can I play here?
- Try "Long Ago (And Far Away)". 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 — no music reading needed. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" is simplified for beginners.
- 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.
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