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 -

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

To break the 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

Ahhh, 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 -

Ohhh your lips are delicious

But maybe just a cigarette more -

Never such a blizzard before

I've got to get home - But baby you'll freeze out there

Say, lend me your 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 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

Ohhh, baby it's cold outside

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