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, wow 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 Ahh, but it's cold outside - Baby it's cold outside
I simply must go - But baby, it's cold outside The answer is no - 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 - Ooh, your lips are delicious But maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before
I've gotta get home - But baby, you'd 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 Ahh, but it's cold outside - Ooh baby it's cold outside