I really can't stay
Baby, it's cold outside
I gotta go 'way
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 poor

The neighbours 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 to break this spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks well (Thank you!)

I ought to say no 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
Oh baby, it's cold outside
(You know, I can't tell if you're rude, pushy
Or just a gentleman)

I simply must go
Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no!
Baby, it's cold outside
The welcome has been so nice and warm
Look out the window and see the storm
Mmm

My sister will be suspicious
God, 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 look delicious
Well, maybe just a cigarette more...
(Very french!) Never such a blizzard before

I gotta get home
Baby, you'll freeze out there
Say? Lend me your coat
It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand
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 be plenty implied
If you caught Pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
Oh baby, it's cold
Baby, it's cold outside