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.