I really can't stay, baby it's cold outside I've got to go away, but baby it's cold outsideThis evening has been so very niceMy mother will start to worryMy father will be pacing the floorIt's really hard, but a scareSo please don't hurry, well maybe just a half a drink morePut some records on while I pourNeighbors might think, baby it's bad out thereSay what's in this drink, no caps to be had out thereI wish I knew how, your eyes are like starlight nowTo break this spellI'll take your hat, your hair looks swellI ought to say no, no, no sirAt least I'm gonna say that I triedWhat's the sense of hurting my prideI really can't stay, baby it's cold outsideI wish I knew how, your eyes are like starlight nowTo break this spellI'll take your hat, your hair looks swellI ought to say no, no, no sirAt least I'm gonna say that I triedWhat's the sense of hurting my prideI really can't stay, baby it's cold outsideI simply must go, baby it's cold outsideOh the answer is no, baby it's cold outsideYour welcome has been, so nice and warmLook out the window at that stormMy sister will be suspiciousMy brother will be thereA maiden unspied is so viciousWell, maybe just a cigaretteI've got to get homeSay let me in coldIt's up to your knees out thereYou've really been goodI thrill when you touch my hairBut don't you seeHow can you do this thing to meIt's bound to be tough tomorrowThink of my lifelong sorrowAt least there will be plenty impliedIf you caught pneumonia and diedI really can't stayLet's get over that hold outBaby it's cold outside