The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Lyrics
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, my love
To the dark and the empty skies
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
And the first time ever I lay with you
And felt your heartbeat over mine
I thought our joy would fill the earth
And last 'til the end of time, my love
And last 'til the end of time
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, my love
To the dark and the empty skies
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
And the first time ever I lay with you
And felt your heartbeat over mine
I thought our joy would fill the earth
And last 'til the end of time, my love
And last 'til the end of time
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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 by many popular artists. A version by Roberta Flack was wildly popular and even won a Grammy in 1972.
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