I really can't stay
(Baby it's cold outside)
I've got to go away
(Baby it's cold outside)
The 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 the fireplace roar)
So really I'd better scurry
(Beautiful, please don't hurry)
Maybe just a half a drink more
(Put some records on while I pour)

The 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
(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
(Mind if I move in little closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
(What's the sense in hurting my pride?)
I really can't stay
(Baby don't hold out)
Ahh, but it's cold outside

[WHISTLING SOLO]

I've got to get home
(But baby, you'd freeze out there)
Say, lend me your comb
(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 life long sorrow)
At least there will be plenty implied
(If you caught pneumonia and died)
I really can't stay
(Get over that hold out)
Ahh, but it's cold outside
Oh baby it's cold outside
Oh baby it's cold outside