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 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 held you near

And felt your heartbeat close to mine

I thought our joy would fill the world

And would last 'til the end of time my love

And would last 'til the end of time.

• Artist:Mary Travers