The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Bert Jansch

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 empty skies my love

Dark and empty skies

The first time ever I kissed your lips

I felt the earth move in my hand

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 beat close to mine

And I knew our joy would fill the earth

And would last till the end of time, my love

Last till the end of time

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 empty skies my love

Dark and empty skies