The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
View chords used in this chart
CAPO: 6
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
How to play The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.