I really can't stay
(Baby it's cold outside)
I gotta go away
(Baby it's cold outside)
This evening has been
(Been hoping that you'd dropped in)
So very nice
(And 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 the fireplace roar)
So really I'd better scurry
(Beautiful please don't hurry)
Well maybe just a half a drink more
(I'll 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
(And I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
I ought to say no, no, no sir
(Mind if move in closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
(What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?)
I really can't stay
Baby it's cold outside
I simply must go
(Baby it's cold outside)
The answer is no
(But baby it's cold outside)
The 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
(Gosh your lips look delicious)
My brother will be there at the door
(Waves upon a tropical shore)
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
(Gosh your lips are delicious)
Well 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 a coat?
(It's up to your knees out there)
You've really been grand
(I feel when I touch your hand)
But don't you see?
(How can 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
(But baby, it's cold outside)