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 words you're humming

And father will be pacing the floor

Listen to the fireplace roar



So really I'd better scurry

Sweetheart, what's you're hurry?

Well, maybe just a half a drink more

Why don't you put some records on while I pour



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 the spell

I'll take your hat, your hairs 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 in hurting my pride?



I really can't stay

Baby, don't hold out

Oh, but it's cold outside



I simply must go

Baby it's cold outside

The answer is no

But baby it's cold out there



The 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

Girl, 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

Oh, baby, you're so delicious

Well, maybe just a cigarette more

Never such a blizzard before



I got to get home

Oh baby, you'll 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

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 hold out

Ah, but it's cold outside

Baby, it's cold outside



Come on, stay a little longer

Okay



I really can't stay

Baby, it's cold outside

I've got to go away