I really can't stay - But, baby, it's cold outside
I got to go way - But. baby, it's cold outside
This evening's 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
And father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar

So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
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 the spell - I'll take your hand, 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 of hurting my pride
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out


Ahh, 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 visious - Eww, your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before
I've got to get home - But, baby, you'll freeze out there

See ya, say, lend me a 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 - Making my life long sorrow
At least there will plenty implied - If you caught pnuemonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that old out


Ahh but it's cold outside