The First Time

THE FIRST TIME (EVER I SAW YOUR FACE)  

© 1962 by Ewan MacColl



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 empty skies, my love 


To the dark and empty skies 



The first time ever I kissed your mouth 


I felt your heart beat close to mine 


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 
I felt your heart so close to mine 


And I knew our joy would fill the earth 


And last till the end of time my love 


It would last till the end of time my love 



The first time ever I saw your face,

Your face 
your face, your face, your face