'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?