I really can't stay
Baby, it's cold outside
I've got to go away
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 you're hurry
And father will be pacing the floor
Listen to that fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry
Sweetheart, what you're hurry
Well, maybe just a half a drink more
Put some records on while I pour

And 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 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 of hurtin' my pride?
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out
Baby
But it's cold outside

I simply must go
Baby it's cold outside
The answer is no
Baby it's cold outside
This welcome has been
So lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out that window and 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
Baby, you're so delicious
Uhh maybe just one kiss more
Oh
Never such a blizzard

I've got to go home
You'll freeze to the bone 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
Making my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
Get over that old lie
Baby, it's cold outside