I really can't stay   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 that 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      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 tried   What's the sense in hurting my pride?      I really can't stay   Baby, don't hold out   Baby, it's cold outside      I simply must go   Baby, it's cold outside   Oh, the answer is no   Baby, it's cold outside      Your welcome has been   How lucky that you dropped in   So nice and warm   Look out the window at that 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 so vicious   Your lips are delicious   Well, maybe just a cigarette more   Never such a blizzard before      I've got to go home   Maybe you'll freeze out there   Say lend me a comb   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   Think of 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 doubt   Baby, it's cold outside