How Long Has This Been Going On?

by Ira Gershwin
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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? — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "How Long Has This Been Going On?" by Ira Gershwin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “How Long Has This Been Going On?

Can I learn "How Long Has This Been Going On?" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "How Long Has This Been Going On?" with hands-separate practice in G at 94 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "How Long Has This Been Going On?" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "How Long Has This Been Going On?"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" is in the key of G at 94 BPM.

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