I really can't stay I've got to go away This evening has been So very nice My mother will start to worry And my father will be pacing the floor Now really I'd better scurry Well maybe just a half a drink more
All the neighbors might think Say, what's in this drink Oh I wish I knew how To break this spell swell I ought to say no, no, no, sir At least I'm gonna say that I tried I really can't stay Ohh, but it's cold outside
I simply must go The answer is no Oh this welcome has been So nice and warm My sister will be suspicious My brother will be there at the door Oh my maiden aunt's mind is vicious Well maybe just one little kiss more
Oh I've got to go home Say, lend me a comb You've really been grand But don't you see Oh,there's bound to be talk tomorrow Well at least there will be plenty implied But I really can't stay Ohh, but it's cold outside