I really can't stay Baby, it's cold outside I've got to go away 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 But maybe just half a drink pop more Put some records on while I pour 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 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 Oh, baby, don't hold out Baby, it's cold outside I simply must go But, baby, it's cold outside The answer is no But, baby, it's cold outside Your welcome has been How lucky that you dropped in So nice and warm Look out the window at the storm My sister will be suspicious Gosh your lips look delicious My brother will be there at the door Waves upon the tropical shore My maiden aunt's mind is vicious Gosh your lips are delicious But maybe just a cigarette more Never such a blizzard before I've gotta get home But, baby, you'd freeze out there Say, lend me a 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 got pneumonia and died I really can't stay Oh, baby, don't hold out Oh baby, it's cold outside Oh baby, it's cold outside Oh baby, it's cold outside