I really can't stay
(but baby it's cold outside)
I've got to go 'way
(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?)
and 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 
(puts 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 to break the spell
(I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

I oughtta say no, no, no, sir
(mind if I 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, don't hold out)
[both] ahh 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 [bad word] has been 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 delicous)
well, maybe just a cigarette more
(NEVER such a blizzard before)

I've got to get home!
(but, baby, you'll FREEZE out there!)
say, lend me your coat?
(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
(think of my life long sorrow!)
at least there will be plenty implied!
(if you caught pneumonia and DIED!!)
I really can't stay!
(baby, don't hold out)
(o0o0o0o0o0o)
[Both]ahhhhhhh baby it's cold outside!!