I really stay (but, baby, it's cold outside) got to go 'way (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 will start to (beautiful what's your hurry) My father will be the floor (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, 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 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 can't stay (oh, baby, don't hold out) Ah but it's outside (baby, it's cold 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 window at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious (gosh, your look delicious) My brother will be there at the door (waves a tropical shore) My maiden mind 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, me your coat (it's up to your knees out there) You've really 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 (if you caught pneumonia and died) I really can't stay (can't get over hold out) Ah, but it's outside (ah, but it's cold outside)
it's cold outside