I really can't stay (but, baby, it's 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, just like ice)
My mother will to worry (beautiful what's your hurry) My father will be the floor (listen to the fireplace roar) So really I'd better scurry (beautiful, please hurry) Well, maybe just a half a drink more (put some records on I pour)
The might think (but, baby, it's bad out there) Say, what's in this (no cabs to be had out there) I wish I how (your eyes are like starlight now) To the spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
I ought to say no, no, no sir (mind if I in closer?) At I'm gonna say that I tried (what's the sense of hurtin' my pride?) I really can't stay (oh, baby, don't out) Ah but it's cold outside (baby, cold outside)
I must go (but, baby, it's cold outside) The answer is no (but, baby, cold outside) This has been (how lucky that you dropped in) So nice and warm (look out that at that storm)
My sister be suspicious (gosh, your lips look delicious) My brother will be there at the door (waves upon a shore) My maiden aunt's mind is (gosh, your lips are delicious) Well, maybe just a cigarette more (never such a 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 you see (how can you do this 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 outside (ah, but it's cold outside)
Baby it's cold