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PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Temptations
The Temptations
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ewan MacColl
Ewan MacColl
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Norman Whitfield
Norman Whitfield
Producer

Lyrics

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 skies
And the first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hands
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command
And the first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last 'til the end of time
The first time ever I saw your face, your face
Your face, your face
Written by: Ewan MacColl

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