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
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
Oh, 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 — Ooh, your lips are delicious
But maybe just a cigarette more — Never such a blizzard before
I've got to get home — But baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your 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 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 old doubt
Oh, but it's cold outside