Key: F
Introduction: C C7M
C C7M C C7M
I really can't stay
But baby it's cold outside
Dm G7 Dm G7
I've got to go away
But baby it's cold outside
C C7M C
The evening has been
Been hoping that you'd drop in
Gm7 C7
So very nice
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
F
My mother will start worry
Beautiful what's your hurry?
Fm
And father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar
C
So really i'd better scurry
Beautiful please don't hurry
Dm G
But maybe just a half a drink more
Put some records on while I pour
C C7M C C7M
The neighbors might think
Baby it's bad out there
Dm G7 Dm G7
Say, what's in this drink?
No cabs to be had out there
C C7M C
I wish i knew how
Your eyes are like starlight now
Gm7 C7
To break the spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
F
I ought to say, "No, no, no sir"
Mind if I move in closer
Fm G7
At least i'm gonna say that i tried
What's the sense in hurtin' my pride?
C Bb7 A7
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out
D7 G7 C
Ah, but it's cold outside
(Solo)
C C7M C C7M
I've got to get home
Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
Gm7 C7
Say, lend me your coat
It's up to your knees out there
C C7M C
You've really been grand
Thrill when you touch my hand
Gm7 C7
Why don't you see
How can you do this thing to me?
F
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
Think of my life long sorrow
Fm G7
At least there will be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died
C Bb7 A7
I really can't stay
Get over that hold out
D7 G7 C
Ah, but it's cold outside
Oh, baby, it's cold outside