As a tot, when I trotted in little velvet panties,
I was kissed by my sisters, my cousins, and my anties.
Sad to tell, it was hell, an inferno worse than Dante's.

So my dear I swore,
"Never, never more !"
On my list, I insisted that kissing must be crossed out.

Now, I find I was blind, and oh my ! , how I lost out !
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 Clombus 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 in your arms I creep,

That divine rendez-vous,
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 ?
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