I really can't stay, baby it's cold outside, I've got to go away, baby it's cold outside I've been hoping that you'd drop in, I'll hold your hands there just like ice Beautiful, what's your hurry? Just listen to that fireplace ring Sweetheart, what's your hurry? Why don't you put some records on while I pour? But baby it's bad out there, no cabs to be had out there I wish I knew how to break this spell, I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell I love to say no, no, no, no, no when I get lost I'm gonna say that I tried What's the sense in hurting that pride? Oh, I really can't stay, baby don't hold out, oh, that it's cold outside I simply must go, baby it's cold outside The answer is no, but baby it's cold out there All this welcome has been so nice and warm My sister will be suspicious and my brother will be there at the door All I need and that's my dance version Well, baby, just one little kiss more Oh, I got to go home It's cold out there, it's up to your knees out there I thrill when you touch my hair How can you do this thing to me? I'm afraid to be talked to more Making my life long sorrow There will be plenty implied If you cause me moaning and dying Oh, I really can't stay, baby don't hold out, oh, that it's cold outside Come on, baby, just give me five minutes more