I really can't stay
Baby, it's cold outside
I've got to go away
Baby, it's cold out there
This evening has been so very nice
Been hoping that you'd drop in
I'll hold your hands
They're just like ice
My mother will start to worry
Beautiful, what's your hurry?
And father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry
Beautiful, please don't hurry
Maybe just a half a drink more
I'll 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 this 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
Baby, it's cold outside
I simply must go
This evening it's cold outside
The answer is no
I say it's cold out there
The welcome has been so nice and warm
How lucky that you dropped in
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
Gosh, your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before
Hey i've got to go home
Baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat
I mean 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
But baby, it's cold
Baby it's cold
outside