Classic Poem

VERSE 1 HE :

As a tot,
When I trot-
Ted in little velvet panties,
I was kissed
By my sist-
Ers, my cousins, and my aunties.
Sad to tell,
It was hell —
An Inferno worse than Dante's.
So, my dear, I swore,
" Never, nevermore! "
On my list,

REFRAIN 1

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?

VERSE 2 SHE :

'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 chessmen.
Darling, can't you see —
'Twas for charity?
Though these lips
Have made slips,
I was never really serious.
Who'd 'a' thought
I'd be brought
To a state that's so delirious?

REFRAIN 2

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?

REPRISE

Dear, oh dear!
Is that nice!
Listen here,
I smell a mice!
What's the mess?
Come, confess!
How long has this been going on?
Goodness' sake!
My, what brass!
Just a big snake
In the grass!
I must know,
You so-and-so,
How long has this been going on?