the first time ever i saw your face

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

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 beat so close to mine

i knew our joy would fill the earth

and last till the end of time

and last till the end of time

the first time ever i saw your face

saw your face

saw your face

saw your face