I really can't stay
Baby, it's cold outside
I gotta 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 worry)
Well maybe just a half a drink more
(Put some music on while I pour)
The neighbours might think
(But 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 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
(Well darling don't hold out)
Baby it's cold outside
I simply must go
(Baby it's cold outside)
The answer is no
(Oh darling it's cold outside)
This welcome has been
(I'm lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm
(Look out the window at the storm)
My sister will be suspicious
(Madam, your lips are 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
(Never such a blizzard before)
I've gotta go home
(But baby you'd freeze out there)
Say, lend me your coat
(It's up to your knees out there)
You've really been grand
(I feel 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 hold out)
Baby it's cold outside!
