Intro: C
verse 1:
G C
The first time ever I saw your face
Em Dm C
I thought the sun rose in your eyes___
F C G
And the moon and stars were the gift you gave
Bb F C
To the dark and the empty skies, my love
Bb F C Bb F G C
To the dark and the empty skies
verse 2:
G C
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
Em Dm C
I felt the earth turn in my hand____
F C G
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
Bb F C
That was there, at my command, my love
Bb F C Bb F G C
That was there, at my command
verse 3:
G C
The first time ever I lay with you
Em Dm C
And felt your heart beat close to mine____
F C G
I thought our joy would fill the earth
Bb F C
And would last 'til the end of time, my love
Bb F C Bb F G C
And last 'til the end of time
verse 4:
G C
The first time ever I saw your face
Em Dm C
I thought the sun rose in your eyes____
F C G
And the moon and stars were the gift you gave
Bb F C
To the dark and the empty skies, my love
Bb F C Bb F G
To the dark and the empty skies