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 very nice
My mother will start to worry
My father will be pacing the floor
It's really hard, but a scare
So please don't hurry, well maybe just a half a drink more
Put some records on while I pour
Neighbors might think, baby it's bad out there
Say what's in this drink, no caps 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
I ought to say no, no, no sir
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
What's the sense of hurting my pride
I really can't stay, baby it's cold outside
I wish I knew how, your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no sir
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
What's the sense of hurting my pride
I really can't stay, baby it's cold outside
I simply must go, baby it's cold outside
Oh the answer is no, baby it's cold outside
Your welcome has been, so nice and warm
Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious
My brother will be there
A maiden unspied is so vicious
Well, maybe just a cigarette
I've got to get home
Say let me in cold
It's up to your knees out there
You've really been good
I thrill when you touch my hair
But don't you see
How can you do this thing to me
It's bound to be tough tomorrow
Think of my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
Let's get over that hold out
Baby it's cold outside