[Intro] Ab  Bbm7  Db  Eb7 

  Ab
I really can't stay (but, baby, it's cold outside)
     Bbm7       Eb7                  Bbm7    Eb7
I've got to go away (but, baby, it's cold outside)
    Ab                            Ab7
This evening has been (been hoping that you'd drop in)
        Bbm7                 Eb
So very nice (I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)

   Db
My mother will start to worry (beautiful, what's your hurry?)
   D°
My father will be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar)
   Ab
So really, I'd better scurry (beautiful, please don't hurry)
   Bbm7                       Eb7
But maybe just a half a drink more (put some records on while I pour)

    Ab
The neighbors might faint (baby, it's bad out there)
     Bbm7           Eb7                   Bbm7    Eb7 
Say, what's in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)
   Ab
I wish I knew how (your eyes are like starlight now)
             Bbm7                  Eb
To break the spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks well)

  Db
I ought to say no, no, no, sir (mind if I move in closer?)
  D°                          Eb7
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (what's the sense in hurting my pride?)

  Ab                            A°
I really can't stay (baby, don't hold out)
            Bbm7  Eb7  Ab 
Oh, but it's cold outside

  Ab
I simply must go (but, baby, it's cold outside)
    Bbm7      Eb7                Bbm7    Eb7
The answer is no (but, baby, it's cold outside)
     Ab             Ab7
This welcome has been (how lucky that you dropped in)
            Bbm7                Eb
So nice and warm (look out the window at that storm)

   Db
My sister will be suspicious (gosh, your lips look delicious)
   D°
My brother will be there at the door (waves upon a tropical shore)
   Ab
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (ooh, your lips are delicious)
   Bbm7                   Eb7
But maybe just a cigarette more (never such a blizzard before)

    Ab
I've gotta get home (but, baby, you'd freeze out there)
     Bbm7         Eb7                   Bbm7    Eb7 
Say, lend me your coat (it's up to your knees out there)
      Ab
You've really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)
             Bbm7             Eb
But don't you see (how can you do this thing to me?)

       Db
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (think about a lifelong sorrow)
  D°                          Eb7
At least there will be plenty implied (if you caught pneumonia and died)

  Ab                               A°
I really can't stay (get over that hold out)
                       Bbm7  Eb7  Ab    Ab6
Ooh, baby (oh, but it's cold outside)