I really can't stay 
But baby, it's cold outside 
I've got to go away 
Ah, baby, it's cold outside 
This evening has been 
Been hoping that you'd drop in 
So very nice 
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice 
My mother will start to worry 
Beautiful, what's your hurry 
My father will be pacing the floor 
Listen to that fireplace roar 
So really I'd better scurry 
Oh beautiful, please don't hurry 
Maybe just a half a drink more 
Why don't you put some records on while I pour 
The neighbours might think 
Oh baby, it's bad out there 
Say, what's in this drink 
There's no cabs to be had out there 
I wish I knew how 
Your eyes are like starlight now 
To break this spell 
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell 
I ought to say no, no, no, sir 
Mind if I move a little closer 
At least I'm gonna say that I tried 
What's the sense of hurting my pride 
I really can't stay 
Baby don't hold out 
Ahh, but it's cold outside 
I simply must go 
Oh, baby, it's cold outside 
The answer is no 
You know it's cold outside 
This welcome has been 
I'm lucky that you dropped in 
So nice and warm 
Look out the window at that storm 
My sister will be suspicious 
Oh, your lips look delicious 
My brother will be there at the door 
Like waves upon a tropical shore 
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious 
Eww, your lips are delicious 
Well maybe just a cigarette more 
Never such a blizzard before 
I've got to go home 
Ah, baby, you would freeze out there 
Say, lend me a comb 
You know it's up to your knees out there 
You've really been grand 
I thrill when you touch my hand 
But don't you see 
How can you do this thing to me 
There's bound to be talk tomorrow 
Making my life long sorrow 
At least there will plenty implied 
If you caught pneumonia and died 
I really can't stay 
Get over that old out 
Ah but it's cold outside