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 my father will be pacing the floor - Just listen to the fireplace roar
Now really I'd better scurry - Please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Just put some record on while I pour

All the neighbors might think - But baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there
Oh 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 a little closer
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Ohh, but it's cold outside

I simply must go - Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no - But baby, it's cold outside 
Your [bad word] has been - hoping that you dropped in
So nice and warm - Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious - God, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
Oh my maiden aunt's mind is vicious - your lips look are delicious
Well maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before

Oh I've got to get home - You'll freeze out there
Say, lend me a coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I swell when you touch my hand
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me
Oh,there's bound to be talk tomorrow - Making my lifelong sorrow
Well at least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
But I really can't stay - baby don't hold out
Oh it's cold outside