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
endless skies
And
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 my love
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
The
first time ever I saw
your face
Your face
Your face
Your face
Performed by Roberta Flack
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