I really can't stay (but, baby, cold outside) I've got to go (but, baby, it's cold outside) This has been (been hoping that you'd drop in) So very nice (I'll hold your hands, they're like ice)
My mother will start to (beautiful what's your hurry) My father be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar) So really I'd scurry (beautiful, please don't hurry) Well, maybe just a half a drink more (put some records on I pour)
The neighbors might (but, baby, it's bad out there) Say, what's in this (no cabs to be had out there) I wish I knew how (your eyes are starlight now) To break the spell (I'll your hat, your hair looks swell)
I to say no, no, no sir (mind if I move in closer?) At least I'm say that I tried (what's the sense of hurtin' my pride?) I can't stay (oh, baby, don't hold out) Ah but it's cold outside (baby, it's outside)
I simply must go (but, baby, cold outside) The is no (but, baby, it's cold outside) welcome has been (how lucky that you dropped in) So and warm (look out that window at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious (gosh, your lips delicious) My brother will be there at the door (waves a tropical shore) My maiden aunt's mind is (gosh, your lips are delicious) Well, just a cigarette more (never such a blizzard before)
I've got to get home (but, baby, freeze out there) Say, lend me your (it's up to your knees out there) You've really been grand (I'm when you touch my hand) But don't you see (how can you do thing to me?)
There's bound to be tomorrow (think of my lifelong sorrow) At least there will be plenty (if you caught pneumonia and died) I really can't stay (can't get that hold out) Ah, but it's cold outside (ah, but cold outside)
Baby it's cold