Rosalie, 1927: How Long Has This Been Going On?

'Neath the stars, at bazaars

Often I've had to caress men.

Five or ten, dollars then, I'd collect from all those yes-men.

Don't be sad, I must add, that they meant no more than chess-men.

Darling, can't you see?

'Twas for charity?

Though these lips have made slips, it was never really serious.

Who'd have thought, I'd be brought to a state that's so delirious?

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?

Dear, when into 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?

How long has this been going on?