I really can`t stay - But baby it`s cold outside
I`ve got to go away - Oh, 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 father will be pacing the floor - Listen to that fireplace roar
So really I`d better scurry - Oh beautiful, please don`t hurry
Maybe just a half a drink more - Why don`t you put some records on while I pour
The neighbours might think - Oh baby, it`s bad out there
Say, what`s in this drink - There`s no cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell - I`ll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move a little 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 - Oh baby, it`s cold outside
The answer is no - You know it`s cold outside
This welcome has been - I`m lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm -- Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious - Oh, your lips are delicious
My brother will be there at the door - Like waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt`s mind is vicious - Oh, your lips look delicious
Well maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before
I`ve got to go home - Oh, baby, you`d freeze out there
Say, lend me your comb - You know 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
There`s bound to be talk tomorrow - Making 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 old out
Ahh, but it`s cold outside
