I really can't stay - but baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - but 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 - beautiful, please don't hurry
Well, maybe just a half a drink more - put some records on while I pour
The neighbours 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 in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - what's the sense of hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - oh baby don't hold out
Ah but it's cold outside - baby it's cold outside
I simply must go - but baby it's cold outside
The answer is no - but baby it's cold outside
The welcome has been - how lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm - look out that window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious - god your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door - waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - gosh your lips are delicious
Well, maybe just a cigarette more -never such a blizzard before
I got to get home - but baby you'd 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 - think of 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 - ah but it's cold outside
Where could you be going
When the wind is blowing
And it's cold outside?
Baby it's cold, cold outside
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