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 fire place roar So really I'd better scurry Beautiful, please don't hurry But maybe just 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 now 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 Oh, but 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 got to get home But, baby, you'll freeze out there Say, lend me a 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 got pneumonia and died I really can't stay Get over that hold out