I really stay (but, baby, it's cold outside) I've got to go (but, baby, it's cold outside) This evening has been (been hoping that drop in) So very nice (I'll hold hands, they're just like ice)
My mother start to worry (beautiful what's your hurry) My father will be pacing the (listen to the fireplace roar) So really I'd scurry (beautiful, please don't hurry) Well, maybe just a half a more (put some records on while I pour)
The might think (but, baby, it's bad out there) Say, in this drink? (no cabs to be had out there) I wish I how (your eyes are like starlight now) To break the spell (I'll take your hat, hair looks swell)
I ought to say no, no, no sir (mind if I 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 cold outside (baby, it's outside)
I must go (but, baby, it's cold outside) The is no (but, baby, it's cold outside) This welcome has been (how that you dropped in) So nice and warm (look out that window at storm)
My will be suspicious (gosh, your lips look delicious) My brother be there at the door (waves upon a tropical shore) My maiden aunt's mind is (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 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 implied (if you pneumonia and died) I really can't stay (can't get over hold out) Ah, but cold outside (ah, but it's cold outside)
Baby it's cold