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, my love

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, my love

That was there at my command

The first time ever I lay with you

And felt your heart beat close to mine

I thought our joy would fill the Earth

And would last 'till the end of time, my love

And would last 'till the end of time