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
Just 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 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 that I tried
What's the sense in hurting my pride
I really can't stay - baby don't hold out
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
Oh your lips are delicious
But maybe just cigarretes more
Never such a blizzard before

I've got to get home
But 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 my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
If you got pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - get over that old out
Ohh, baby it's cold outside