Frank Loesser
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
I really can't stay (baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go away (well, I can call you a ride)
This evening has been (I'm so glad you that you dropped in)
So very nice (time spent with you is paradise)
My mother will start to worry (I'll call the car and tell him to hurry)
My father will be pacing the floor (wait, what are you still living home for?)
So, really, I'd better scurry (your driver, his name is Murray)
But maybe just a half a drink more (oh, we're both adults, so who's keeping score)
What will my friends think? (well, I think they should rejoice)
If I have one more drink? (It's your body and your choice)
You really know how (your eyes are like starlight now)
To cast a spell (one look at you and then I fell)
I ought to say, "No, no, no, ma’am" (then you really ought to go, go, go, ma’am)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (oh, well, Murray, he just pulled up outside)
I really can't stay
(I understand, baby)
Oh, but it's cold outside
I simply should go (well, text me when you get home)
I'm supposed to say no (I guess that's respectable)
This welcome has been (I feel lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (but you better go before it storms)
My sister will be suspicious (gosh your lips are delicious)
My brother will be there at the door (oh, he's gonna love me, baby, I'm sure)
My gossipy neighbor's vicious (I'm a genie, tell me what your wish is)
Well, maybe, just a few kisses more (oh, that's definitely something we should explore)
Ooh I've got to get home (oh, baby, I'm well aware)
Hm can you lend me a coat (oh, keep it girl, I don't care)
You've really been grand (feels good when you hold my hand)
Why don't you see? (I want you to stay but it's not up to me)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (mm let 'em talk, coz what do they know)
At least there will be plenty implied (well, they can mind their business and go)
Driver: (Ma'am, I really can't stay)
(Oh, but it's cold out)
Oh, but it's cold out
(It's cold, baby)
It's cold, baby
(It's cold, baby)
It's cold, baby
(Oh, I don't wanna go)
I don't wanna go now
(It's cold outside)
It's cold outside