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 stars were the gifts you gave
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

The first time ever I lay with you
And felt your heart so close to mine
I thought our joy would fill the world
And would last till the end of time, my love
The first time ever I saw your face, your face