gentle strumming is required, especially of the top(thin)3 strings, but listen to the song for accuracy. - A 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 dawn and endless sky and repeat for 3 verses until... the first time ever i saw your face and (g) till the end, and finish by picking thru (d) for a nice sound.