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
- Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry
- Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well 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
To break the spell
- I'll take your hat, your hair looks well
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
Ahhh, 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
- Gush, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door
- Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
- Ohhh 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 your 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 of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
- If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
- Get over that hold out
Ohhh, but it's cold outside
