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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
John Legend
Vocals
Kelly Clarkson
Vocals
Jamelle Adisa
Trumpet
Paul Cornish
Piano
Errol Cooney
Guitar
Lawrence Shaw
Bass
Iajhi Hampden
Drums
Scott Mayo
Alto Saxophone
Randy Gist
Alto Saxophone
Rickey Woodard
Tenor Saxophone
Jacob Scesney
Baritone Saxophone
Brandyn Phillips
Trumpet
Lemar Guillary
Trombone
Lasim Richards
Trombone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Frank Loesser
Songwriter
Jamelle Adisa
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Hotae Alexander Jang
Engineer
Nicole Ranalli
Assistant Engineer
Jason Halbert
Vocal Producer
Gerry "The Gov." Brown
Mixing Engineer
Bobby Campbell
Mixing Engineer
Matt Becks
Assistant Engineer
Dave Kutch
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
I really can't stay (Baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go away (But, I can call you a ride)
This evening has been (I'm so glad you that you dropped in)
So very nice (Time spent with you is paradise)
My momma will start to worry (I'll call the car and tell him to hurry)
My daddy will be pacing the floor (Wait, what are you still livin' home for?)
So, really, I'd better scurry (Your driver, his name is Murray)
But maybe just a half a drink more (Oh, we're both adults, so who's keepin' score?)
What will my friends think? (I think they should rejoice)
If I have one more drink? (It's your body and your choice)
Ooh you really know how (Your eyes are like starlight now)
To cast a spell (One look at you and then I fell)
I ought to say, "No, no, no, sir" (Then you really ought to go, go, go)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (Well, Murray, he just pulled up outside)
I really can't stay
(I understand, baby)
Baby, it's cold outside
I simply should go (Text me when you get home)
Oh I'm supposed to say no (Mm, I guess that's respectable)
This welcome has been (I've been lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (But you better go before it storms)
My sister will be suspicious (Well, gosh your lips look delicious)
My brother will be there at the door (Oh, he loves my music, baby, I'm sure)
My gossipy neighbor's for sure (I'm a genie, tell me what your wish is)
But maybe just a cigarette more (Oh, that's somethin' we should probably explore)
I've got to get home (Oh, baby, I'm well aware)
Say, lend me a coat (Oh, keep it girl, I don't care)
You've really been grand (I feel it when you touch my hands)
Oh don't you see? (I want you to stay, it's not up to me)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (Well, they can talk, but what do they know?)
At least there will be plenty implied (Oh, let them mind their business and go)
Ma'am, I really can't stay
Baby, just go
It's cold, baby
It's cold, baby
But, ooh, I don't wanna go
It's cold outside
Writer(s): Frank Loesser
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