The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

(album: And I Love You So - 1972)

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 endless skies

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 there

At my command, my Love
That was there at my command

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
And would last till the end of time

The first time ever, I saw
Your face, your face
Your face, your face