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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Vocals
Mike Campbell
Mike Campbell
Acoustic Guitar
Smokey Hormel
Smokey Hormel
Acoustic Guitar
Benmont Tench
Benmont Tench
Organ
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ewan MacColl
Ewan MacColl
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin
Producer
David Ferguson
David Ferguson
Mixing Engineer
Thom Russo
Thom Russo
Assistant Recording Engineer
Andrew Scheps
Andrew Scheps
Assistant Recording Engineer
Chuck Turner
Chuck Turner
Assistant Recording Engineer
Vlado Meller
Vlado Meller
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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 sky
My love
[Verse 2]
And the first time
Ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move
Through my hands
Like the trembling heart
Of a captive bird
That was there
At my command
[Verse 3]
And the first time
Ever I lay with you
I felt your heart
So close to mine
And I know our joy
Would fill the earth
And last
Till the end of time
My love
[Outro]
The first time
Ever I saw your face
Written by: Ewan MacColl

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