I really can't stay   But baby, it's cold outside   I've got to go away   Ah, 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 look delicious   My brother will be there at the door   Like waves upon a tropical shore   My maiden aunt's mind is vicious   Eww, your lips are delicious   Well maybe just a cigarette more   Never such a blizzard before   I've got to go home   Ah, baby, you would freeze out there   Say, lend me a 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 plenty implied   If you caught pneumonia and died   I really can't stay   Get over that old out   Ah but it's cold outside