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