I really can't (but, baby, it's cold outside) I've got to go 'way (but, baby, it's outside) This evening has (been hoping that you'd drop in) So very nice (I'll hold your hands, they're like ice)
My mother start to worry (beautiful what's your hurry) My father will be pacing the floor (listen to the roar) So really I'd better (beautiful, please don't 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 this (no cabs to be had out there) I wish I knew how (your eyes are starlight now) To the spell (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 gonna say I tried (what's the sense of hurtin' my pride?) I really can't stay (oh, baby, hold out) Ah but it's outside (baby, it's cold outside)
I simply must go (but, baby, cold outside) The answer is no (but, baby, it's outside) This has been (how lucky that you dropped in) So and warm (look out that window at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious (gosh, your 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 a cigarette more (never such a blizzard before)
I've got to get (but, baby, you'll freeze out there) Say, lend me your coat (it's up to your out there) You've really been (I'm thrilled when you touch my hand) But you see (how can you do this thing to me?)
There's bound to be talk (think of my lifelong sorrow) At least there will be implied (if you caught 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 outside