I really can't stay (but, baby, cold outside) got to go 'way (but, baby, it's cold outside) This evening has been (been that you'd drop in) So very nice (I'll hold hands, they're just like ice)
My mother will start to worry (beautiful what's hurry) My father be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar) So really I'd better scurry (beautiful, please hurry) Well, maybe just a half a drink (put some records on while I pour)
The neighbors think (but, baby, it's bad out there) Say, what's in this drink? (no to be had out there) I wish I how (your eyes are like starlight now) To break the spell (I'll take your hat, your hair swell)
I ought to say no, no, no sir (mind if I 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 outside (baby, it's cold outside)
I simply must go (but, baby, it's outside) The is no (but, baby, it's cold outside) This welcome has been (how lucky that you in) So nice and (look out that window at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious (gosh, lips look delicious) My brother will be there at the (waves upon a tropical shore) My maiden aunt's is vicious (gosh, your lips are delicious) Well, maybe just a cigarette more (never a blizzard before)
I've got to get home (but, baby, freeze out there) Say, me your coat (it's up to your knees out there) You've been grand (I'm thrilled 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 be plenty implied (if you caught pneumonia and died) I can't stay (can't get over that hold out) Ah, but it's cold outside (ah, but cold outside)
Baby cold outside