with Rita McNeil
I really cant stay
But baby its cold outside
Ive got to go way
But baby its cold outside
This evening has been
Been hoping that youd drop in
So very nice
Ill hold your hands theyre cold as ice.
My mother will start to worry
Beautiful whats your hurry?
And father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar
So really Id better scurry
Beautiful please dont hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more
Put some records on while I pour.
The neighbors might think
But baby its bad out there
Say whats 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
Ill take your hat your hair looks swell.
I oughta say no no no sir
Mind if I move in closer?
At least Im gonna say that I tried
Whats the sense of hurting my pride
I really cant stay
Oh baby dont hold out
Ah, but its cold outside
Baby its cold outside
I simply must go
But baby its cold outside
The answer is no
But baby its 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
Dont your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door
Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunts mind is vicious
Gosh your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before.
Ive got to get home
But baby youd freeze out there
Say lend me a comb
Its up to your knees out there
Youve really been grand
I thrill when you hold my hand
But dont you see
How can you do this thing to me?
Theres 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 cant stay
Get over that old doubt,
Ah, but its cold outside
Where could you be going
When the wind is blowing
And its cold outside