The first time ever I saw your face I thought the sun rose in your eyes And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave To the dark and the endless skies
The first time ever I kissed your mouth I felt the earth move in my hand Like the trembling heart of a captive bird That was there at my command my love
And the first time ever I lay with you I felt your heart so close to mine And I knew 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
Heard a recording of this song yesterday on WFUV Fordham 90.7 FM and was touched by the music of her voice and especially that magical second verse. I have laid out her lyrics here like a sonnet