Chords
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face was written by the British folk singer-songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who was his lover at the time. Originally composed in 1957, the song became widely known when it was recorded by Roberta Flack in 1972, and it won the Grammy for Record of the Year. The song reflects MacColls deep love and admiration for Seeger.

Key: C

Introduction:  Dm   G  

     Dm          G         C 
The first time...ever I saw your face,
 Am7                     Em7        F 
I thought the sun rose...in your eyes.
 C                        G           C 
 And the moon and stars...were the gifts you gave,
         Bb                     C 
To the dark...and the endless sky, my love.

         Dm          G         C 
And the first time...ever I kissed your mouth,
 Am7                    Em7           F 
I felt the earth move...through my hands.
 C                          G               C 
 Like the trembling heart...of a captive bird
 Bb                         C 
That was there...at my command, my love

         Dm          G         C 
And the first time...ever I laid with you,
 Am7                Em7            F 
I felt your heart...so close to mine.
       C             G        C 
And I know our joy...would fill the earth,
     Bb                      C 
And last...till the end of time, my love.

 Dm                 C       G    C               Dm              Em7/Bb 
The first time...ever I saw...your...face.      your...face.    Your...face.
 C 
Your...face