I really can't stay   But, baby, it's cold outside   I've got to go away   Ah, baby, it's cold outside   This evening has been   Been hoping 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   And 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      The neighbours might think   Baby, it's bad out there   Say, 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 the spell   I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell      I ought to say no, no, no, sir   Mind if I move a little closer?   At least there will be, oh, but I tried   What's the sense of hurting my pride   I really can't stay   Baby don't hold out      Ah, but it's cold outside      I simply must go   Ah, baby, it's cold outside   The answer is no   You know it's cold outside   This welcome has been   How lucky that you dropped in   So nice and warm   Look out the window at that storm      My sister will be suspicious   Ah, your lips look delicious   My brother will be there at the door   Like waves upon a tropical shore   My maiden aunt's mind is visious   Ooh, your lips are delicious   Well maybe just a cigarette more   Never such a blizzard before      I've got to go home   But, baby, you'll freeze out there   Say, lend me a coat   You know it's up to your knees out there   You've really been grand   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   Making my life long sorrow   At least there will plenty implied   If you caught pnuemonia and died   I really can't stay   Get over that old doubt      Ah, but it's cold outside      (Bloody freezing, innit?)