I can't 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 your hands, they're just ice)
My mother will start to worry (beautiful what's hurry) My father be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar) So really I'd scurry (beautiful, please don't hurry) Well, maybe just a half a drink (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 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 really can't (oh, baby, don't 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, cold outside) This welcome has (how lucky that you dropped in) So nice and warm (look out that at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious (gosh, your lips delicious) My brother will be there at the (waves upon a tropical shore) My maiden aunt's is vicious (gosh, your lips are delicious) Well, just a cigarette more (never such a blizzard before)
I've got to get home (but, baby, 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 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 stay (can't get over that hold out) Ah, but it's cold (ah, but it's cold outside)
it's cold outside