I really can't stay, but baby it's cold outside I've got to go away, but baby it's cold outside This evening has been so very nice I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice My mother will start to worry Beautiful, what's your hurry? Your father will be pacing the floor Listen to the fireplace roar So really I'd better scurry Beautiful, please don't hurry Maybe just a half a drink more Put some records on while I pour Neighbors might think But baby it's bad out there Say what's in this drink? No caps to be had out there I wish I knew how Your eyes are like starlight now To break the spell I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell I ought to say no, no, no, sir Mind if I move in closer? At least I'm gonna say that I tried What's this answer hurting my pride? I really can't stay, baby don't hold out Ah, but it's cold outside I simply must go, but baby it's cold outside The answer is no, but baby it's cold outside This welcome is big So nice and warm Look out the window at that storm My sister will be so scotched Your lips look delicious My brother will be there at the door Leaves upon a tropical shore My maiden mom's mind is vicious Ooh, your lips are delicious But maybe just a cigarette more Never such a visit before Got to get home But baby you'll freeze out there Say lend me a coat It's up to your knees out there I thrill when you touch my hand But don't you see? How can you do this thing to me? There's bound to be talk tomorrow Think of my lifelong sorrow At least there will be plenty in part If you're caught pneumonia and die I really can't stay, baby don't hold out Ah, but it's cold, baby it's cold outside *