Standard (EADGBE)

 I really can't stay

But baby it's cold outside

 I've got to go 'way

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 words you're humming

 And 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

But 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 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 of hurtin' my pride?

 I really can't stay

Oh baby don't hold out

 Ah but it's cold outside

Baby it's cold outside

 I simply must go

But baby it's cold outside

 The answer is no

But baby it's cold outside

 The welcome has been

How lucky that you dropped in

 So nice and warm

Look out that 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

Gosh your lips are delicious

 Well, maybe just a cigarette more

Never such a blizzard before

 I've got to get home

But baby you'd freeze out there

 Say, lend me a coat

It's up to your knees out there

 You've really been grand

I'm thrilled when you touch my hand

 Why don't you see

How can you do this thing to me?

 There's bound to be talk tomorrow

Think of my lifelong sorrow

 At least there will be plenty implied

If you caught pneumonia and died

 I really can't stay

Get over that hold-out

 Ah but it's cold outside

Ah but it's cold outside

 Baby it's cold, cold outside