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 to worry 
- Beautiful words you're humming 
And 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 pour 

The neighbours might think 
- But 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 the spell 
- I'll take your hat, your hairs 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 
- Oh baby don't hold out 
Ah but it's cold outside 
- 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 
The welcome has been 
- How lucky that you dropped in 
So nice and warm 
- Look out that window at that storm 

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 are delicious 
Well, maybe just a cigarette more 
- Never such a blizzard before 

I got to 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'm thrilled when you touch my hand 
Why 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 caught pneumonia and died 
I really can't stay 
- Get over that hold-out 
Ah but it's cold outside 
- Ah but it's cold outside 

Where could you be going 
When the wind is blowing 
And it's cold outside? 

Baby it's cold, cold outside