[Maria Muldaur, (Taj Mahal)]:

(So how ‘bout it, sugar? You gonna stay or what?)
Well, I don’t know, it’s getting awfully late
(Oh, come on, you can stay for a little bit longer)
Ooh, it’s mighty temptin’ but
(Oh) I gotta get home
(You know you can stay)

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
(So happy that you dropped in)
So oh very nice
(I hold your hands, honey they're just like ice)

My mother will start to worry
(Beautiful, what's your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor
(Oh, listen to the fireplace roar)

So really I'd better scurry
(Please don't hurry)
Well, maybe just a half a drink more
(Put some records on whilе I pour)
The neighbors might think
(But baby, it's bad out therе)
Say, what's in this drink?
(No cabs to be had out there)

I wish I knew how to break this spell
(I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

I ought to say no, no, no, sir
(You mind if I move closer?)
At least I'm gonna say tell him I tried
(Baby, make my conscience your guide)

I really can't stay
(Baby don't hold out)
Ahh, but it's cold outside (it’s cold outside)

I simply must go
(But baby, it's cold outside)
The answer is no
(But baby, it's cold outside)

Your welcome has been so nice and warm
(Look out the window at that storm, baby)

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 delicious)
Well maybe just a tiny tote more
(Never such a blizzard before)

I've got to get home
(But baby, you’d 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
(Think of my life long sorrow)
At least there will plenty implied
(If you caught pneumonia and died)

I really can't stay
(Get over that old doubt)
Ahh but it's cold outside (it’s cold outside)

Ah you talked me into it, darling