From the musical “Smarty”, 1927 Words by Ira Gershwin Music by George Gershwin
Sheet Music
Accompaniment
Lyrics
Refrain:
I could cry salty tears
Where have I been all these years?
Little wow, tell me now
How long has this been going on?
There were chills up my spine
And some thrills I can’t define
Listen sweet, I repeat:
How long has this been going on?
Oh, I feel that I could melt
Into Heaven I’m hurled
I know how Columbus felt
Finding another world
Kiss me once, then once more
What a dunce I was before
What a break! For Heaven’s sake!
How long has this been going on?
Refrain:
I could cry salty tears
Where have I been all these years?
Listen, you, tell me do
How long has this been going on?
What a kick! How I buzz!
Boy, you click as no one does
Hear me sweet, I repeat
How long has this been going on?
Dear, when in your arms I creep
That divine rendezvous
Don’t wake me, if I’m asleep
Let me dream that it’s true
Kiss me twice, then once more
That makes thrice, let’s make it four
What a break! For Heaven’s sake!
How long has this been going on?