ella fitzgerald
baby, it's cold outside
I really can't stay But, baby, it's cold outside I 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? 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 hurting my pride? I really can't stay Oh, baby don't hold out, baby Ahh, but 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 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 Well, maybe just a cigarette more Never such a blizzard before  I've got to get home But, baby, you'll 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 life long sorrow At least there will plenty implied If you caught pneumonia and died I really can't stay Get over that old out, baby Ahh, but it's cold outside  Where could you be going When the wind is blowing and it's cold outside? Baby, it's cold, cold outside