Baby, It's Cold Outside

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, what’s your hurry
My father will be pacing the floor – just 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 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, sir – mind if i move in 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
Ohh, but it’s cold outside

I simply must go – but baby, it’s cold outside
The answer is no – but baby, it’s cold outside
This welcome has been – how lucky that you dropped 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 a tropical shore
My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious – oh your lips are delicious
But maybe just cigarretes more – never such a blizzard before

I’ve got to get home – but baby you’ll 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 my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied – if you got pneumonia and died
I really can’t stay – get over that old out
Ohh, baby it’s cold outside