A
I really can't stay - But baby, it's cold outside
A    D                           E
I've got to go away - Baby, it's cold outside
A
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
A        D                        E
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
E  F#m
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry
F#m D
And father will be pacing the floor - Listen to that fireplace roar
D  F#m
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
F#m   D                                E
Well, maybe just a half a drink more - Put some records on while I pour

A
The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
A    D                                       E
Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there
E A
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now
A                   D                    E7
To break this spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
E7 F#m
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move in closer
E7 D                                  E
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride
A                            F#m
I really can't stay - Baby, don't hold out
F#m           D    E      A
Ahh, but it's cold outside

C'mon baby

A
I simply must go - But baby, it's cold outside
A   D                           E
The answer is no - Baby, it's cold outside
E    A
This welcome has been - How lucky that you dropped in
A             D                    E7
So nice and warm - Look out the window at that storm
F#m
My sister will be suspicious - Gosh, your lips look delicious
F#m D
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
D  F#m
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Boy, your lips look delicious
F#m   D                                E
Well, maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before

A
I've got to get home - Baby, you'll freeze out there
A   D                                      E
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
E      A
You've really been grand - I thrill when you touch my hand
A                D               E7
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me
E7      F#m
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my lifelong sorrow
F#m D                                 E
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
E A                                   F#m
I really can't stay - Get rid of that hold out
F#m           D    E      A
Ahh, but it's cold outside