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