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

Well 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

Oh, 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 storm.

My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Oh, your lips are delicious.

Maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before.

I've got to go 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'm thrilled when you touch my hand

But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me

ByThere'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