the first time ever i saw your face ( roberta flack )

intro : C ( 2x ) – Dm – G
Dm G C
the first time . . . ever i saw your face ,
Am7 Em7 F
i thought the sun rose . . . in your eyes .
C G C
and the moon and stars . . . were the gifts you gave ,
A# C
to the dark . . . and the endless sky , my love .

Dm G C
and the first time . . . ever i kissed your mouth ,
Am7 Em7 F
i felt the earth move . . . through my hands .
C G C
like the trembling heart . . . of a captive bird
A# C
that was there . . . at my command .

Dm G C
and the first time . . . ever i laid with you ,
Am7 Em7 F
i felt your heart . . . so close to mine .
C G C
and i know our joy . . . would fill the earth ,
A# C
and last . . . till the end of time , my love .

Dm Dm C G C Dm Em7/A#
the first time . . . ever i saw . . . your . . . face . your . . . face . your . . . face .
C
your . . . face

submitted by : rockin ron