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, my love, 

To the dark and the empty skies. 



The first time ever I kissed your mouth 

And 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