The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Ewan Maccoll
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 dawn and endless sky,
The first time, ever I kissed your mouth,
I felt the earth, move in my hands
Like the trembling heart, of a captive bird
That was at my command, my love.
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.
The first time, ever I saw your face,
Your face,
Your face,
Your face...