I really can't stay (Baby, it's outside) got to go way (Baby, it's cold outside) The evening has been (I've hopin' that you'd drop in) So nice (I'll hold your hand, they're just like ice)
My mother will start to worry (Hey beautiful, what's hurry) And will be pacing the floor (Listen to that fireplace roar) So really, I'd better scurry (Beautiful, don't hurry) Well, maybe just a half a drink more (Put some music on I pour)
The neighbors might think (Baby, bad out there) Say, what's in this (No cabs to be had out there) I I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now) To break this spell (I'll your hat, your hair looks swell)
I say no, no, no sir (You mind if I move in closer) At least I'm gonna say that I (And what's the sense in hurting my pride) I cant stay (Oh baby, don't hold out) Oh, but cold outside
I simply go (It's cold outside) The is no (Baby, it's cold outside) The has been (So lucky that you dropped in) So nice and warm (Look out the at that storm)
My will be suspicious (Your lips look delicious) My brother be there at the door (I ain't worried about you brother) My maiden aunts is vicious (That ol biddy, she aint gonna bother me) maybe just a cigarette more (You don't need no cigarette, its smokin plenty up in here)
I've got to get home (Baby, freeze out there) Say, lend me a coat (It's up to knees out there) really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand) Oh, but don't you see (How can you do thing to me)
There's to be talk tomorrow (Well, think of my lifelong sorrow) At least there will be plenty (If you caught pneumonia and died) I really cant stay (Get that hold out) Oh, but its cold outside