I really can't (but, baby, it's 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 your hands, just like ice)
My mother will start to worry (beautiful your 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 more (put records on while I pour)
The neighbors might think (but, baby, 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 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 gonna say that I tried (what's the 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 you dropped in) So nice and warm (look out window at that storm)
My sister be suspicious (gosh, your lips look delicious) My will be there at the door (waves upon a tropical shore) My aunt's mind is vicious (gosh, your lips are delicious) Well, maybe just a cigarette more (never a blizzard before)
got to get home (but, baby, you'll freeze out there) Say, lend me your coat (it's up to your out there) You've really been grand (I'm thrilled when you my hand) But you see (how can you do this thing to me?)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (think of my sorrow) At least there will be plenty (if you caught pneumonia and died) I really can't stay (can't get over that out) Ah, but it's cold outside (ah, but cold outside)
Baby it's cold