I really can't stay (but, baby, cold outside) got to go 'way (but, baby, it's cold outside) This evening has (been hoping that you'd drop in) So very nice (I'll hold hands, they're just like ice)
My mother will to worry (beautiful what's your hurry) My father be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar) So really I'd better scurry (beautiful, don't hurry) Well, maybe just a half a drink more (put some on while I pour)
The neighbors might (but, baby, it's bad out there) Say, what's in this (no cabs to be had out there) I wish I how (your eyes are like 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 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 cold outside (baby, it's cold outside)
I must 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 (look out that window at that storm)
My sister will be (gosh, your lips look delicious) My brother be there at the door (waves upon a tropical shore) My maiden aunt's mind is (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 (it's up to your knees out there) You've been grand (I'm thrilled when you touch my hand) But don't you see (how can you do thing to me?)
bound to be talk tomorrow (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 it's cold outside (ah, but it's outside)
it's cold outside