The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Lyricist(s): Ewan MacColl Composer(s): Ewan MacColl singer(s): Roberta Flack

"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a song created by Ewan MacColl for his wife. It has been covered by countless singers. It was released in 1957. At that time, his wife was starring in a play. She called and suggested that he write a song with a romantic tone for her, which could be used in the play. Ewan MacColl completed the whole creation in less than an hour and then called to play it for his wife to listen to.

Lyrics

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 empty skies, my love
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth, moon in my hand
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command, my love
The first time ever I lay with you
And felt your heart so close to mine
I thought ever I saw your face,
Your face
Your face,
Your face...

update：2025-02-25 21:03:10