Dianne Reeves Baby, It's Cold Outside Lyrics

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, what's your hurry?
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
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
This 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
Ooh, your lips are delicious
Well, maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before

I got to get home
But, baby, you'd freeze out there!
Say, lend me a comb
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 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...

[TOGETHER]
Ah, but it's cold outside!