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 baby what s your hurry father will be pacing the floor listen to the fireplace roar so really i d better scurry baby don t you 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 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 oh but it s cold outside i simply must go baby it s cold outside the answer is no ooh baby it s cold outside the welcome has been i m lucky that you dropped in so nice and warm look out the window at that storm my sister will be suspicious gee your lips look delicious my brother will be there at the door like waves upon a tropical shore my maiden aunt s mind is vicious did i say your lips look delicious well maybe just kiss of it more never such a blizzard before i ve got to get home oh 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 why 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 get over that hold out oh but it s cold outside baby it s cold outside baby it s cold out baby it s cold outside