6.

(# 3 pop hit)

Baby It's Cold Outside

Frank Loesser

© Frank Music, ASCAP

with Bill Lee

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)
But maybe just a half a drink more (put on 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 stars now)
To break this 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 hurtin' my pride)
I really can't stay (baby don't hold out)
Oh but it's cold outside

I simply must go (baby it's cold outside)
The answer is no (but baby it's cold outside)
The welcome has been (I'm lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (ooh 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 shore)
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (gosh your lips are delicious)
But maybe just a cigarette more (never such a blizzard before)

I oughta get home (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 thrill when you touch my hand)
But don't you see (how can you do this thing to me)

There'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 old doubt)
Baby it's cold outside

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