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 And the first time ever I kissed your mouth I felt the earth move in my hands Like the trembling heart of a captive bird That must stay 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 and last and last 'Til the end of time, my love The first time ever I saw your face, your face Your face, your face