I really can't stay (but, baby, 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 your hands, they're like ice)
My mother will start to worry (beautiful what's hurry) My will 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 drink more (put records on while I pour)
The neighbors might think (but, baby, bad out there) Say, what's in 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 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 (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 been (how lucky that you in) So nice and (look out that window at that storm)
My will be suspicious (gosh, your lips look delicious) My brother be there at the door (waves upon a tropical shore) My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (gosh, lips are delicious) Well, maybe just a cigarette more (never such a before)
got to get home (but, baby, you'll freeze out there) Say, lend me your coat (it's up to knees out there) You've really been grand (I'm 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 be plenty implied (if you caught pneumonia and died) I really can't stay (can't get that hold out) Ah, but cold outside (ah, but it's cold outside)
Baby it's outside