I can't stay (but, baby, it's cold outside) I've got to go 'way (but, baby, it's outside) This evening has been (been that you'd drop in) So very (I'll hold your hands, they're just 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 better scurry (beautiful, please hurry) Well, maybe a half a drink more (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 knew how (your eyes are like 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, hold out) Ah but it's cold outside (baby, cold outside)
I simply go (but, baby, it's cold outside) The answer is no (but, baby, it's outside) This welcome has been (how lucky that you in) So nice and warm (look out that window at storm)
My will be suspicious (gosh, your lips look delicious) My brother will be there at the (waves upon a tropical shore) My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (gosh, your are delicious) Well, maybe just a cigarette more (never a blizzard before)
got to get home (but, baby, you'll freeze out there) Say, me your coat (it's up to your knees out there) You've really grand (I'm thrilled when you touch my hand) But don't you see (how can you do this to me?)
There's to be talk tomorrow (think of my lifelong sorrow) At least there will be plenty (if you caught pneumonia and died) I really can't (can't get over that hold out) Ah, but it's cold outside (ah, but cold outside)
Baby it's cold