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's your hurry
And my father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar

Really I'd better scurry
Beutiful, please don't worry
But maybe just a half a drink more
Put some record on while I pour

All the neighbors 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 this spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell

I ought to say no, no, no, sir
Mind if I'm moving 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
Ohh, but it's cold outside