I really can't stay, (Baby, it's cold outside)I've got to go 'way, (Baby, it's cold outside)The evening has been, so very nice(I hold your hands, there just like ice)My mother will start to worryAnd father will be pacin' the floorSo really I'd better scurryWell maybe just a half a drink moreThe neighbours 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, to break the spellI ought to say, no, no, no sirAt least I'm gonna say that I triedI really can't stay, outthere it's cold outsideI simply must go, (Baby, it's cold outside)The answer is no, (Uhh, Baby, it's cold outside)The welcome has been, so nice and warm(Look out the window at that storm)My sister will be suspiciousMy brother will be there at the doorMy maiden aunt's mind is viciousWell mabe just a half a drink moreI've got to get home, (Baby, you'll freeze outthere)Say lend me a comb, (It's up to your knees outthere)You've really been grand, but don't you see(How can you do this thing to me)There's bound to be talk tomorrowAt least there will be plenty impliedI really can't stay, outthere it's cold outsideBaby, it's cold outside
