Lyrics of
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.

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

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

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

The first time ever I saw your face. your face. Your face.
Your face