[Verse 1: Jason Manns & Mandy Musgrave]
I really can't stay
But 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

[Verse 2: Jason Manns & Mandy Musgrave]
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
But maybe just a half a drink more
Put some music on while I pour

[Verse 3: Jason Manns & Mandy Musgrave]
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 the spell
I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell
[Pre-Chorus 1: Jason Manns & Mandy Musgrave]
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 of hurting my pride?

[Chorus: Jason Manns, Mandy Musgrave & Both]
I really can’t stay
Baby, don't hold out
It's cold outside

[Verse 4: Jason Manns & Mandy Musgrave]
I simply must go
Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no
Baby, it’s cold outside
Your welcome has been
How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out the window at this dawn

[Verse 5: Jason Manns & Mandy Musgrave]
My sister will be suspicious
Gosh, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door
Waves upon the tropical shore
My maiden aunts mind is vicious
Gosh, your lips are delicious
But maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before
[Verse 6: Jason Manns & Mandy Musgrave]
I've gotta get home
But baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me a 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?

[Pre-Chorus 2: Jason Manns & Mandy Musgrave]
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
Think of my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
If you got pneumonia and died

[Chorus: Jason Manns, Mandy Musgrave & Both]
I really can't stay
Get over that cold out
Cold outside
Cold outside