gentle strumming is required, especially of the top(thin)3 strings, but listen to the song for accuracy. intro- d g d a d d a d a The first time ever i saw your face e g d i thought the sun rose in your eyes g d and the moon and the stars, were the gifts you gave c a to the dawn and endless sky and repeat for 3 verses until... g a d the first time ever i saw your face and (g) till the end, and finish by picking thru (d) for a nice sound.