but baby, you'll freeze out there!

I really can't stay

Baby, it's cold outside

I've got to go away

But 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?

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

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, sir

Mind if I move in 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

Ahh, but it's cold outside

I simply must go

Baby, it's cold outside

The answer is no

Ooh baby, it's cold outside

This welcome has been

So lucky that you dropped in

So nice and warm

Look out the window at that storm

My sister will be suspicious

Ooh, your lips look so delicious

My brother will be there at the door

Waves upon a tropical shore

My maiden aunt's mind is vicious

Gosh, your lips look delicious

Well, maybe just a cigarette more

Never such a blizzard before

I've got to go home

Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there

Say, lend me your comb

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 be plenty implied

If you caught pneumonia and died

I really can't stay

Get over that old out

Ahh, but it's cold outside!