I really can't stay But baby it's cold outside I've got to go away But 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 the fireplace roar So really I'd better scurry Beautiful, please don't hurry But maybe just a half a drink more Put some records on while I pour ( The neighbors might think Baby, it's bad out there Say, what's in this drink? No cabs to be had out there I wish I knew how Your eyes are like starlight To break the spell I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell I ought to say no, no, no, sir Mind if I move in closer? At least I'm gonna say that I tried What's the sense in hurting my pride? I really can't stay Baby don't hold out Ahhh, but it's cold outside I simply must go But baby, it's cold outside But baby, it's cold outside This welcome has been How lucky that you dropped in So nice and warm Look out the window at that storm My sister will be suspicious Gosh, your lips look delicious My brother will be there at the door Waves upon a tropical shore My maiden aunt's mind is vicious Ohhh your lips are delicious But maybe just a cigarette more Never such a blizzard before I've got to get home But baby you'll freeze out there Say, lend me your coat 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 Think of my life long sorrow At least there will be plenty implied If you caught pneumonia and died I really can't stay Get over that hold out Ohhh, baby it's cold outside -END-