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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? — Simple Sheet Music
"How Long Has This Been Going On?" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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?”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "How Long Has This Been Going On?". Key of G, 94 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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