How Long Has This Been Going On?
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[Intro]dução: G7M G#dim Am4/7 G#5-/7 G7M G#dim Am4/7 G#5-/7
G6 Em7 Am7 D5
I could cry salty tears
G6 G7 C7M C7/9+
Where have I been all these years?
G G/F# Em7 C7M Am7
Lit tle wow, tell me now,
C Am D9 D5 G
How long has this been go - ing on?
G6 Em7 Am7 D5
There were chills up my spine,
G6 G7 C7M C7/9+
And some thrills I can't define;
G G/F# Em7 C7M Am7
Listen, sweet, I repeat,
C Am D9 D5 G
How long has this been going on?
Bridge:
C7M F7M C7M F7M
Oh, I feel that I could melt;
C7M Dm7 G7 C7M
Into heaven I'm hurled.
Em Em7 Em7 Em6
I know how Columbus felt
Am Am7 D7
Finding another world.
G6 Em7 Am7 D5
Kiss me once, then once more;
G6 G7 Cm7 C7/9+
What a dunce I was before.
G G/F# Em7 C7M Am7
What a break, for heaven's sake,
C Am D9 D5 G
How long has this been going on?
Repeat Bridge:
G6 Em7 Am7 D5
Kiss me twice and then once more
G6 G7 C7M C7/9+
That makes thrice, let's make it four.
G G/F# Em7 C D7
What a break, for heaven's sake,
C Am D9 D5 G
How long has this been going?
C Am Cdim D7 G
How long has this been going.
How to play How Long Has This Been Going On?
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7M. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.