I really can't stay - Baby, it's cold outside
I've got to go away - 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, what's your hurry?
Well, maybe just a half a drink more - Put some records on while I pour

The neighbors 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 this spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell

I ought to say no, no, no, I'm sorry - Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the point in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby, don't hold out
Oh, but it's cold outside

I simply must go - Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no - Baby, it's cold outside
Your welcome has been - How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm - Look out the window at this dawn

My sister will be suspicious - Gosh, your lips looks so delicious
My brother will be here at the door - Waves upon the tropical shore
My maiden aunts mind is vicious - Gosh, your lips looks so delicious
Or maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before

I've got to get home - Baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - Your eyes are like starlight now
Oh, but don't you see? - How could you do this thing to me?

There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
Oh, baby, it's cold outside