I really can't stay Baby, it's cold outside I gotta go away 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 that fire place roar
So really I'd better scurry Beautiful, please don't hurry
But maybe just half a drink more I'll put some records on while I pour
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 this spell I'll take your hat (well, thank you), 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 of hurting my pride?
I really can't stay Baby, don't hold out Baby, it's cold outside