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Artist: Roberta Flack
Track: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

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The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the endless skies, my love
To the dark and the endless skies

And the first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hand
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command, my love
That was there at my command, my love

And the first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last 'til the end of time my love
And it would last 'til the end of time

The first time ever I saw your face
Your face, your face, your face
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Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife, to sing. During
Ewan MacColl & Peggy Seeger – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Written for Peggy Seeger in 1957, this song has been covered by many popular singers and was taken to the top of the US charts by Roberta Flack.
Glee Cast – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” is featured in Yes/No, the tenth episode of Season Three. It is sung by Mercedes (Amber Riley), Rachel (Lea Michele), Santana (Naya Rivera
Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Album Version)
[Verse 1] / The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave / To the dark and the endless skies, my
Johnny Cash – First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Cash’s version of the song written for Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, made famous by Roberta Flack.
Gregorian – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave / To the night and the empty skies my love / To the
George Michael – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
[Verse 1] / The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave / To the dark and endless skies, my love
James Blake – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
[Verse 1] / The first time / Ever I saw your face / I thought the sun / Rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars / Were the gifts you gave / To the dark / And the endless
UNKLE (Ft. Keaton Henson) – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
[Verse 1: Keaton Henson] / The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and stars were the gifts you gave / To the dark and empty skies
Luke Evans – First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
[Verse 1] / The first time, ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars / Were the gifts you gave / To the dark, and the empty skies / [
Andy Williams – The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face)
The first time ever I saw your face / I felt the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and stars / Were the gifts you gave / To the dark / And the empty skies my love / To the dark
Michael Ball – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave / To the night and the empty skies my love / The
Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Samples
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Bic Runga – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars / Were the gifts you gave / To the dark and the endless skies / And the first
Christy Moore – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The First Time ever I saw your face / I Thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and stars were the gifts you gave / To the dark and the endless sky, my love / The first
Isaac Hayes – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave / To the dark and the endless skies, my love / And
Kandace Springs – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The first time, ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars / Were the gifts you gave / To the dark, and the endless skies / My Love
Ewan MacColl & Peggy Seeger – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Samples
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Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Covers
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Ewan MacColl & Peggy Seeger – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Covers
See all of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Ewan MacColl & Peggy Seeger’s covers
Leona Lewis – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The first time, ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars / Were the gifts you gave / To the dark, and the empty skies / And the first
Timmy Thomas – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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Offa Rex – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Originally written by British songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger during their affair, the song has since entered the folk tradition. In the 60s and 70s, the song was covered
Mel Tormé – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
[Verse 1] / The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave / To the dark and in the skies, my love
MondayTheGuy (Ft. Roberta Flack) – RAWEST INTRO
(Intro) / [Verse 1] / Snatch his face off in the night / Put the mask on in the day x3 / Cause one must master duality / Before you can cause a catastrophe / Even the antichrist
The Flaming Lips (Ft. Erykah Badu) – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars were gifts / You gave to the dark and the endless skies / To the dark and the
Stereophonics (Ft. Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra) – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes / And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave / To the dark and the endless skies, my love / To the
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did Roberta Flack release “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”?
Roberta Flack released “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” on March 7, 1972.
Q:Who wrote “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack?
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack was written by Ewan MacColl.
Q:When did Roberta Flack release “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Album Version)”?
Roberta Flack released “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Album Version)” in 1969.
Q:When did Roberta Flack start making music?
Roberta Flack's first song “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Album Version)” released in 1969.
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