[INTRO]
[VERSE A-1]
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)
[VERSE B-1]
My mother will start to worry
(Beautiful, what s your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor
(Listen to the fireplace roar)
So really I d better scurry
(Beautiful, please don t hurry)
But maybe just a half a drink more
(Put some records on while I pour)
[VERSE A-2]
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)
To break this spell
(I ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
[VERSE B-2]
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 in hurting my pride?)
[REFRAIN]
I really can t stay
(Baby, don t hold out)
Oh, but it s cold out - side
[INSTRUMENTAL BREAK]
[VERSE A-2]
I simply must go
(Baby, it s cold outside)
The answer is no
(Baby, it s cold outside)
This welcome has been
(How lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm
(Look out the window at that storm)
[VERSE B-2]
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
(Ooh, your lips are delicious)
But maybe just a half a drink more
(Never such a blizzard before)
[VERSE A-3]
I ve got to get home
(But baby, you ll freeze 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?)
[VERSE B-3]
There s bound to be talk tomorrow
(Think of my life long sorrow)
At least there will be plenty implied
(If you caught pneumonia and died)
[REFRAIN]
I really can t stay
(Get over that hold out)
Oh, but it s cold out - side
