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 words you're humming
And 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 neighbours might think
— But 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 the spell
— I'll take your hat, your hairs 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 of hurting my pride?
I really can't stay
— Oh baby don't hold out
Ah but it's cold outside
— Baby it's cold outside
I simply must go
— But baby it's cold outside
The answer is no
— But baby it's cold outside
The welcome has been
— How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
— Look out that window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious
— God 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
Well, maybe just a cigarette more
— Never such a blizzard before
I got to get home
— But baby you'd freeze out there
Say, lend me a coat
— It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand
— I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
Why don't you see
— How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
— Think of my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
— If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
— Get over that hold-out
Ah but it's cold outside
— Ah but it's cold outside
Where could you be going
When the wind is blowing
And it's cold outside?
Baby it's cold, cold outside