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
Ohh, 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
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 a 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