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 endless skies, my love   To the dark and empty skies      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 was there at my command, my love   That was there at my command      The first time I ever lay with you]   And felt you heart so close to mine   And I knew our joy would fill the world   And would last till the and of time, my love   It would last till the end of time   The first time ever I saw your face   Your face, your face