I really can't stay

But, baby, it's cold outside

I've got to go away

Ah, 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

Maybe just a half a drink more

Put some records on while I pour



The neighbours 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 a little closer?

At least there will be, oh, but I tried

What's the sense of hurting my pride

I really can't stay

Baby don't hold out



Ah, but it's cold outside



I simply must go

Ah, baby, it's cold outside

The answer is no

You know 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

Ah, your lips look delicious

My brother will be there at the door

Like waves upon a tropical shore

My maiden aunt's mind is visious

Ooh, your lips are delicious

Well maybe just a cigarette more

Never such a blizzard before



I've got to go home

But, baby, you'll freeze out there

Say, lend me a coat

You know it's up to your knees out there

You've really been gra