Intro:
I really can t stay
But baby it s cold outside
I ve got to go away
But baby it s cold outside
The 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 worry
Beautiful what s your hurry?
And 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
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 in hurtin my pride?
I really can t stay
Baby don t hold out
Ah, but it s cold outside
(Solo)
I ve got to get home
Oh, baby, you ll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat
It s up to your knees out there
You ve really been grand
Thrill 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
Think of my life long 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
Oh, baby, it s cold outside
Oh, baby, it s cold outside