[Verse 1: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley]
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

[Verse 2: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley]
My mother will start to worry Beautiful, what's your hurry?
My father will be pacing the floor Just listen to that fireplace roar
Now really I'd better scurry Sweetheart, what's your hurry?
Well, maybe just a half a drink more Why don't you put some records on while I pour?

[Verse 3: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley]
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

[Verse 4: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Both]
I ought to say "No, no, no sir" Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm going to 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

[Verse 5: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley]
I simply must go Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is, "No" But baby, it's cold outside
This welcome has been So lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm Look out that window at that storm
[Verse 6: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley]
My sister will be suspicious Gosh, your lips look delicious
And my brother will be there at the door Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious Ooh, baby, you're so delicious
Maybe just one little kiss more Never such a blizzard before

[Verse 7: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley]
Oh, I got to go home You'll freeze to the bone out there
Hey, 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?

[Verse 8: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Both]
There's bound to be talk tomorrow Making my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay Get over that old out
Baby, it's cold outside

[Outro]
It is kind of chilly
Just stay right here, baby
You ain't gotta be nowhere
All right, you win, ha-ha, ha-ha