Bette: I really can't stay
James: But baby, it's cold outside
Bette: I got to go 'way
James: But baby, it's cold outside.
Bette: This evening has been
James: Been hopin' that you'd drop in
Bette: So very nice
James: I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
Bette: My mother will start to worry
James: Beautiful, what`s your hurry?
Bette: My father will be pacing the floor
James: Listen to that fireplace roar
Bette: So really I'd better scurry
James: Beautiful, please don't hurry
Bette: Well, maybe just a half a drink more
James: Put some records on while I pour
Bette: You know the neighbors might think
James: But baby, it's bad out there
Bette: Er, what's in this drink?
James: No cabs to be had out there
Bette: I wish I knew how
James: Your eyes are like starlight now
Bette: To break this spell
James: I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
Bette: I ought to say no, no, no sir
James: Mind if I move in closer?
Bette: At least I'm gonna say that I tried
James: What's the sense in hurtin' my pride?
Bette: I reall can't stay
James: Baby, don't hold out
Bette: Ah, but it's cold outside
James: Baby, it's cold outside
Bette: Ah, but it`s cold outside
James and Bette: Baby, it's cold outside.