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 night and the empty skies my love   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 so close, so close to mine   And I knew our joy would fill the earth   And would last 'till the end of time my love   And would last 'till the end of time      The first time ever I saw your face   Your face, your face, your face