(I really can't stay)
Betty
it's cold outside
(I've got to go away)
Betty
it's cold out there
(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 you're hurry
(And father will be pacing the floor)
Listen to that fireplace roar
(So really I'd better scurry)
Beautiful
please don't hurry
(Well
maybe just a half a drink more)
Why don't you put some records on while I pour
(And the neighbors might think)
Betty it's bad out there
(Say
what's in this drink?)
No cab's 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)
Baby don't hold out
Ah
but it's cold outside
(I simply must go)
Betty
it's cold outside
(The answer is no)
I say
it's cold out there
(The welcome has been)
How lucky that you dropped in
(So nice and warm)
Look out that window
man that's hard
(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)
Oh
never such a blizzard before
(I've got to go home)
Betty
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 lifelong sorrow
(At least there will be plenty implied)
If you caught pneumonia and died
(I really can't stay)
Get over that old lie
Ah
but it's cold outside
