Really can't stay - baby, it's cold outside I've got to go away - baby, it's cold out there 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 you're hurry And father will be pacing the floor Listen to that 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
And 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 of hurtin' my pride? I really can't stay - baby don't hold out Baby 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 The welcome has been - how lucky that you dropped in So nice and warm - look out that window, man that's hard
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 Well maybe just a cigarette more Oh, never such a blizzard before
I've got to go 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 lifelong sorrow At least there will be plenty implied If you caught pneumonia and died I really can't stay - get over that old lie