I really can't stay But baby it's cold outside
Got to go away But baby it's cold outside
This evening has been Been hoping you'd drop in
So very nice I'll hold your hands they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry Beautiful watch you're wearing
My father will be pacing the floor Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry Beautiful please don't hurry
Well maybe just half a drink 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 Mind if I move in closer
At least I'm going to say I tried What's the sense of hurting my pride
I really can't stay Baby don't hold out
Both 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 the window at the 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 Gosh your lips are delicious
But maybe just a cigarette Never such a blizzard before
I got to get home But baby you'd freeze out there
Say lend me a comb 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 to me
There's bound to be talk tomorrow Think of my life long sorrow
At least they'll be plenty implied If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay Get over that old doubt
Both Baby it's cold
Both Baby it's cold outside