The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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Introd.: F
C C/Bb Am F
The first time ever I saw your face
Dm Am Bb
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
C F
And the moon and stars were the gifts you gave
Eb F
To the dark and the empty skies
Eb F
My love to the dark and the empty skies
C C/Bb Am7 F
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
Dm Am Bb
I felt the earth move in my hands
C F
Like a trembling heart of a captive bird
Eb F
That was there at my command my love
Eb F
That was there at my command
C C/Bb Am F
Hoa, hoa, hoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Dm Am Bb
Who, oh, oh, oh, hoa, hoa, hoa
C F
Oh, hoa, hoa, hoa, hoa, hoa, hoa
C C/Bb Am7 F
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
Dm Am Bb
I felt the earth move in my hands
C F
Like a trembling heart of a captive bird
Eb F
That was there at my command my love
Eb F
That was there at my command
C C/Bb Am F
Hoa, hoa, hoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Dm Am Bb
Who, oh, oh, oh, hoa, hoa, hoa
C F
Oh, hoa, hoa, hoa, hoa, hoa, hoa
Eb F
That was there at my command my love
Eb F
That was there at my command
How to play The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.