Lyrics : Frank Loesser
Music : Frank Loesser
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 (I've been hopin' that you'd drop in)
So very nice (I'll hold your hand, they're just like ice)
My mother  will start to worry (Hey beautiful, what's your hurry)
And father will be pacing the floor (Listen to that fireplace roar)
So really, I'd better scurry (Beautiful, please don't hurry)
Well, maybe just a half a drink more (Put some music  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 oughtta say no, no, no sir (You  mind  if I move in closer)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (And what's the sense in hurting my pride)
I really cant stay (Oh baby, don't hold out)
Oh, but it's cold outside
I simply must go (It's cold outside)
The answer is  no (Baby, it's cold outside)
The  welcome has been (So lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (Look out the window  at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious (Your lips look  delicious)
My brother will be there at the door (I ain't worried  about you brother)
My maiden aunts mind is vicious (That ol biddy, she aint gonna bother me)
Well maybe just a cigarette  more (You don't need no cigarette, its smokin plenty up in here)
I've got to get home (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)
Oh, but don't you see (How can you do this thing to me)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (Well, think of my lifelong sorrow)
At least there will be plenty implied (If you caught pneumonia and died)
I really cant stay (Get over that hold out)
Oh, but  baby its cold  outside