I really can't stay
But baby it's cold outside
I gotta 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, what's your hurry?
My daddy 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 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 the spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks well
I ought to say no, no, no, sir
Mind if I move in a bit closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
What's the sense of hurting my pride?
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside

I simply must go
Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no
Baby, it's cold outside
This welcome has been
I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out the window and see the storm
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
Gosh your lips look delicious
Well maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before

I've got to get home
But baby, you'll freeze out there
So lend me your coat
It's get out 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?
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 die
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out
But baby it's cold outside