I really can't stay

But baby it's cold outside

I've got to go way

Whoa, but it's cold outside

This evening has been

In hopin that you'd drop in

So very nice

I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice



My mother will start to warn me

Beautiful, what's your hurry

My father will be pacing the floor

Listen to the fireside roar

Well really, I should just scurry

Beautiful, please don't hurry

But maybe just to have a drink more

Put a record on while I pour



The neighbors might say

Oh 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 hand, your hair looks swell



I ought to say no, no, no, no sir

Mind if I move in closer

At least I can say that I tried

What's the sense of hurting my pride

I really cant stay

Oh baby don't hold out, oh cos it's...

Baby it's cold outside


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