"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" lyrics
(originally by Peggy Seeger)
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
To the dark and endless skies
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt your heart 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
The first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy could fill the earth
And last 'til the end of time
My love
It would last 'til the end of time
The first time ever I saw your face
And your face
And your face
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
To the dark and endless skies
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt your heart 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
The first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy could fill the earth
And last 'til the end of time
My love
It would last 'til the end of time
The first time ever I saw your face
And your face
And your face
Your face
