(Frank Loesser)
I really can't stay
But baby, it's cold outside

I've got to go away
Ah, 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 that fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry
Oh beautiful, please don't hurry

Maybe just a half a drink more
Why don't you put some records on while I pour
The neighbours might think

Oh baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink
There's 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 a little 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

Oh, baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no
You know it's cold outside

This welcome has been
I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm

Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious
Oh, your lips look delicious

My brother will be there at the door
Like waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious

Eww, your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before

I've got to go home
Ah, baby, you would freeze out there
Say, lend me a comb

You know 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 pneumonia and died

I really can't stay
Get over that old out
Ah but it's cold outside