I really can't stay   But baby, it's cold outside   I got to go 'way   But baby, it's cold outside      This evening has been   Been hopin' that you'd drop in   So very nice   I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice      My mother will start to worry   Beautiful, what's your hurry?   My father will be pacing the floor   Listen to that fireplace roar      So really I'd better scurry   Beautiful, please don't hurry   Well, maybe just a half a drink more   Put some records on while I pour      You know the neighbors might think   But baby, it's bad out there   Er, what's in this drink?   No cabs to be had out there      I wish I knew how   Your eyes are like starlight now   To break this 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 the sense in hurtin' my pride?      I really can't stay   Baby, don't hold out   Ahh, but it's cold outside   Baby, it's cold outside   Ahh, but it's cold outside   Baby, it's cold outside