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 what's your hurry?)
My 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 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 this 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've tried (what's the sense in hurtin' my pride?)
I really can't stay (baby don't hold out)
Baby, it's cold outside
I simply must go (but baby, it's cold outside)
The answer is no (but baby, it's so cold outside)
The welcome has been (how lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (look out the window at the storm)
My sister will be suspicious (gosh your lips are delicious)
My brother will be there at the door (waves upon the tropical shore)
My maiden aunts mind is vicious (gosh your lips are delicious)
Well maybe just a cigarette more (never such a blizzard before)
I've gotta get home (baby, you'll freeze out there)
Say lend me a coat(it's up to your knees out there)
You've really been grand (a thrill that 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 lifelong sorrow)
At least there will be plenty implied (if you got pneumonia and died)
I really can't stay (get over that hold out)
Baby, it's cold
Baby, it's cold outside