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¦)
And 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 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 in closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried¦
(What's the sense of hurting my pride?)
I really can't stay¦
(Oh baby don't hold out¦)
AH BUT IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!
I simply must go¦
(But baby it's cold outside¦)
The answer is no¦
(But baby it's cold outside¦)
The welcome has been¦
(How lucky that you dropped in¦)
So nice and warm¦
(Look out that window at that storm!)
My sister will be suspicious¦
(God your lips look delicious!)
My brother will be there at the door¦
(Waves upon a tropical shore¦)
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious¦
(God your lips are delicious¦ )
Well maybe just a cigarette more¦
(Never such a blizzard before¦)
I got to get home¦
(But baby you'd 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 out¦)
AH BUT IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!
(Where you could be going when the wind is blowing and it's cold outside?)
BABY IT'S COLD, COLD OUTSIDE!