I really can't stay (but, baby, it's outside) I've got to go (but, baby, it's cold outside) This evening has been (been hoping 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 (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 knew how (your are like starlight now) To break the (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
I to say no, no, no sir (mind if I move in closer?) At least I'm say that I tried (what's the sense of hurtin' my pride?) I really can't (oh, baby, don't hold out) Ah but it's cold outside (baby, it's outside)
I simply must go (but, baby, 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 will be (gosh, your lips look delicious) My brother will be at the door (waves upon a tropical shore) My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (gosh, lips are delicious) Well, maybe just a more (never such 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) really 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 talk tomorrow (think of my sorrow) At least will be plenty implied (if you caught pneumonia and died) I really can't stay (can't get that hold out) Ah, but it's cold (ah, but it's cold outside)
it's cold outside