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

my mother will start 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 records on while I pour

the neighbors might faint

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 this spell

I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell

I ought to say "no, no, no sir"

mind if I move in closer

at least I'm gonna say that I tried

what's the sense in hurtin' my pride

I really can't stay

oh baby don't hold out

baby, 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

how lucky that you droped in

so nice and warm

look out the window at that storm

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 aunt's mind is vicious

gosh your lips are delicous

but maybe just a cigarette more

never such a blizzard before

I've gotta get home

but baby you'd 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?

there's bound to be talk tomorrow

think of my lifelong sorrow

at least there will be plenty implied

if you got namonia and died

I really can't stay

get over that old out

baby, it's cold
baby it's cold. . . out. . . side. . .
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DEAN MARTIN