Edit for headphones. A live concert from November 9, 1973, broadcast on ABC Television. The performance was in Los Angeles, California, Aquarius Theater. "The First Cut Is the Deepest" is a 1967 song written by Cat Stevens, originally released by P. P. Arnold in May 1967. Stevens' own version originally appeared on his album "New Masters" in December 1967.
The song has been widely covered and has become a hit single for four different artists: P. P. Arnold (1967), Keith Hampshire (1973), Rod Stewart (1977) and Sheryl Crow (2003). Some of whom omitted some lines, thus creating a misunderstanding about the meaning of the song. ("But when it comes to being loved, she's first - That's how I know - The first cut is the deepest.") The song concerns someone apprehensive about entering a new romantic relationship because he is still suffering from being hurt by his first love.
THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST
(Cat Stevens)
Cat Stevens´ lyrics:
I would have given you all of my heart
but there's someone who's torn it apart
and she's taking almost all that I've got
but if you want, I'll try to love again
baby I'll try to love again but I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
'cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
but when it comes to being loved she's first
that's how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
I still want you by my side
just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
cause I'm sure gonna give you a try
and if you want, I'll try to love again
but baby, I'll try to love again, but I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
but when it comes to being loved she's first
that's how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
Baby I know, the first cut is the deepest
Baby I know, the first cut is the deepest
'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
but when it comes to being loved she's first
that's how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
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(All rights reserved by the copyright owners. This nonprofit fan-made video is solely to promote awareness and interest in the artists and the music.)
This sound recording is administered by UMG. No copyright infringement is intended. The purpose of this upload is for viewer enjoyment and education, not for monetary gain.
* so many times lyrics on the web are copies of copies of copies of copies, all with the same errors or omissions
this one is corrected while playing Cat Stevens´ version. Linda sang the female version.
The song has been widely covered and has become a hit single for four different artists: P. P. Arnold (1967), Keith Hampshire (1973), Rod Stewart (1977) and Sheryl Crow (2003). Some of whom omitted some lines, thus creating a misunderstanding about the meaning of the song. ("But when it comes to being loved, she's first - That's how I know - The first cut is the deepest.") The song concerns someone apprehensive about entering a new romantic relationship because he is still suffering from being hurt by his first love.
THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST
(Cat Stevens)
Cat Stevens´ lyrics:
I would have given you all of my heart
but there's someone who's torn it apart
and she's taking almost all that I've got
but if you want, I'll try to love again
baby I'll try to love again but I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
'cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
but when it comes to being loved she's first
that's how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
I still want you by my side
just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
cause I'm sure gonna give you a try
and if you want, I'll try to love again
but baby, I'll try to love again, but I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
but when it comes to being loved she's first
that's how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
Baby I know, the first cut is the deepest
Baby I know, the first cut is the deepest
'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
but when it comes to being loved she's first
that's how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
®© UMG
®© therock&rollingsixties
(All rights reserved by the copyright owners. This nonprofit fan-made video is solely to promote awareness and interest in the artists and the music.)
This sound recording is administered by UMG. No copyright infringement is intended. The purpose of this upload is for viewer enjoyment and education, not for monetary gain.
* so many times lyrics on the web are copies of copies of copies of copies, all with the same errors or omissions
this one is corrected while playing Cat Stevens´ version. Linda sang the female version.
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