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Baby Its Cold Outside

Baby, Its Cold Outside was written by Frank Loesser in 1944. Initially, the song was performed by Loesser and his wife at parties as a playful way to suggest it was time for guests to leave. The song gained popularity and was recorded by numerous artists over the years. Although often associated with Christmas and holiday season due to its lyrics about the cold weather, it has sparked controversy for its lines that some consider problematic in th ... e current context of consent. See more [+]

Key: C

Introduction:

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     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&rsquo 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

   C            C7M       C   C7M 
I simply must go
             Baby, it' s cold outside
     Dm         G7                Dm   G7 
The answer is no
             Ooh darling, it' s cold outside
 C   C7M   C 
This welcome has been
               I' m lucky that you dropped in
             Gm7               C7 
So nice and warm
                Look out the window at that storm

    F 
My sister will be suspicious
                   Man, your lips look delicious
    Fm 
My brother will be there at the door
                               Waves upon a tropical shore
    C 
My maiden aunt' s mind is vicious
                         Gosh your lips are delicious
      Dm                         G 
Well maybe just a half a drink more
                               Never such a blizzard before

      C          C7M             C           C7M 
I' ve got to go home
               Oh, baby, you' ll freeze out there
       Dm           G7          Dm         G7 
Say, lend me your coat
             It' s up to your knees out there
        C            C7M           C 
You' ve really been grand
                I thrill when you touch my hand
               Gm7          C7 
But 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 
Ahh, but it' s cold outside