I really can't stay, baby it's cold outside   I've got to go away, baby it's cold out there   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 you're hurry and 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      And 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 the 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 of hurtin' my pride?      I really can't stay   Baby don't hold out, baby   But it's cold outside      I simply must go   But baby, it's cold outside   The answer is no   I say, it's cold out there      The welcome has been how lucky   That you dropped in   So nice and warm, look out that window   Man that's hard      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 vicious, gosh   Your lips are delicious   Well, maybe just a cigarette more   Oh, never such a blizzard   Before      I've got to go home, baby   You'll freeze out there   Say, lend me your coat   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 lifelong sorrow   At least there will be plenty implied   If you caught pneumonia and died   I really can't stay, get over that old lie      Oh, but it's cold outside