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
