How Long Has This Been Going On? lyrics

'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, oh I repeat How long has this been going on? Oh, I feel that I could melt As 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?