I really can't stay
But, baby, it's cold outside
I've got to go away
Oh, 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
Listen to the fire place roar
So really I'd better scurry
Ah beautiful, please don't hurry
Oh maybe just half a drink more
Why don't you put some records on while I pour
The neighbors might think
It's bad out there
Say what's in this drink?
There's 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 there'll be ooh, but I tried
What's the sense of hurting my pride?
I really can't stay
Baby, don't hold out
Oh, but it's cold outside
I simply must go
Aw baby, it's cold outside
The answer is "No"
You know it's cold outside
This welcome has been
I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious
Oh your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door
Like waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
Ooh your lips are delicious
But maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before
I've got to get home
Aw baby, you'd freeze out there
Say, lend me coat?
You know 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?
But there's bound to be talk tomorrow
Make it my life-long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied (If you got pneumonia and died)
I really can't stay
Oh but it's cold outside