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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? — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "How Long Has This Been Going On?" by Ira Gershwin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 94 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “How Long Has This Been Going On?”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "How Long Has This Been Going On?" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How Long Has This Been Going On?" by Ira Gershwin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "How Long Has This Been Going On?" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "How Long Has This Been Going On?" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.