I really can't stay
Baby it's cold outside
I got to go away
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
Mmm put some records on while I pour

The neighbors might think
Baby, it's bad out there
So 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 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 I tried
What's the sense in hurting my pride?
Ah, I really can't stay
Baby, don't hold out
And baby it's cold outside

I simply must go
Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no
Baby, it's cold outside
The welcome has been
How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out that window at the storm
Well 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
But maybe just a cigarette more
Oh never such a blizzard before

I've got to get home
Baby, you'll 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'll be plenty implied
Ooh, if you caught pneumonia and died
Oh I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out, not when (oh baby)
It's cold outside
Oh baby it's cold outside
Oh baby it's cold outside