Lyrics of
The first cut is the deepest

The First Cut is the Deepest was written by Cat Stevens in 1967. The song was penned after Stevens went through a heartbreak. Initially, he did not record the song himself, and it was first released by P.P. Arnold. The song later became a major hit and was covered by various artists, including Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow. Stevens ability to convey emotional vulnerability and regret in the lyrics helped to cement the song as an everlasting classic ... . See more [+]

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I would have given you all of my heart
but there's someone who's torn it a - part
and she's taken almost all that I've have
but if you want, I'll try to love a - gain
baby I'll try to love a - gain but I know
The first cut is the deepest,
baby I know,
The first cut is the deepest
'cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
I still want you by my side
just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
cause I'm sure gonna give you a try
but if you want, I'll try to love a - gain
baby I'll try to love a - gain but I know
The first cut is the deepest,
baby I know,
The first cut is the deepest
'cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
break
I still want you by my side
just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
cause I'm sure gonna give you a try
but if you want, I'll try to love a - gain
baby I'll try to love a - gain but I know
The first cut is the deepest,
baby I know,
The first cut is the deepest
'cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
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