Ewan McCool - First Time

The First Time
Ewan Maccoll
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The first time ever I saw your face,

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I thought the sun rose in your eyes.

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And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave

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To the night and the empty sky, my love.

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To the night and the empty sky.


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

That was there at my command.




The first time ever I held you near,

I felt the heart beat close to mine.

I thought our joy would fill the world,

And would last 'till the end of time, my love.

And would last 'till the end of time.