"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).
Lyrics
I would have given you all of my heart. But there's someone who's torn it apart. And she's taken just all that I had. 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. But when it comes to being lucky she's cursed. And when it comes to loving me she's worst.
I still want you by my side. Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried. And I'm sure gonna give you a try. And 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. But when it comes to being lucky she's cursed. And when it comes to loving me she's worst.
I still want you by my side. Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried. But I'm sure gonna give you a try. 'Cause if you want, I'll try to love again. Baby, I'll try to love again but I know.
Oh, the first cut is the deepest. Baby, I know the first cut is the deepest. But when it comes to being lucky she's cursed. And when it comes to loving me she's worst.
