I really can’t stay
But baby it’s cold outside!
I’ve got to go ’way,
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?
And father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar!
So really I’d better scurry.
Beautiful, please don’t hurry
Well, maybe just a half a drink more
Put some records on while I pour
The neighbors might think
But, 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 of hurting my pride
I really can’t stay
Oh, baby, don’t hold out,
Ah, 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!
The 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 aunts’ mind is vicious
Gosh, your lips are delicious
Well, maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before
I’ve got to get home
But, baby, you’d freeze out there
Say, lend me a comb
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 lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can’t stay
Get over that old doubt,
Ah, but it’s cold outside.
Baby, it’s cold outside.