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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Fantasia
Fantasia
Vocals
CeeLo Green
CeeLo Green
Vocals
Ron Fair
Ron Fair
Vibraphone
Alan Pasqua
Alan Pasqua
Piano
Chuck Findley
Chuck Findley
Trumpet
Dan Higgins
Dan Higgins
Flute
Darek Oales
Darek Oales
Upright Bass
Gary Bias
Gary Bias
Tenor Saxophone
Gary Novak
Gary Novak
Drums
Larry Koonse
Larry Koonse
Guitar
Reggie Young
Reggie Young
Trombone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Frank Loesser
Frank Loesser
Songwriter
Dan Higgins
Dan Higgins
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ron Fair
Ron Fair
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
(Baby, I've enjoyed having you over this evening)
(I really don't want you to go)
(Is there, is there anything I can say to make you stay?)
[Verse 2]
I really can't stay
(Baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go away
(Darling, it's so cold outside)
This evening has been
(I'd been hoping that you'd drop in)
So very nice
(I'll hold your hands, they feel like ice)
[Verse 3]
My mother will start to worry
(Beautiful, what's your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor
(Listen to that fireplace roar)
So, really I'd better scurry
(Hey, don't you worry)
Well, maybe just a half a drink more
(Put some records on while I pour)
[Verse 4]
You see, the neighbors might think
(Baby, it's bad out there)
Say, what's in that drink?
(No cabs to be had out there, no)
I wish I knew how
(Your eyes are like starlights now)
To break the spell
(I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
[Verse 5]
Oh, I ought to say, no, no, no, sir
(Mind if I move a little closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
(Well, what's the sense of hurting my pride?)
I really can't stay
(Baby, don't hold out)
Baby, it's cold outside
[Verse 6]
I simply must go
(Baby, it's cold outside)
Mm, the answer is no
(Darling, it's so cold outside)
This welcome has been
(So lucky that you dropped in)
So very nice
(Look out that window at that storm)
[Verse 7]
My sister will be suspicious
(Gosh, your lips look delicious)
My brother will be at the door
(Waves upon a tropical shore)
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
(Ooh, your lips are delicious)
Well, maybe just a cigarette more
(Never such a blizzard before)
[Verse 8]
I've got to get home
(But baby, you'll freeze out there)
Say, lend me your coat
(It's up to your knees out there)
You've really been grand
(I'll thrill you with the touch my hand)
But don't you see?
(Darling, how could you do this thing to me?)
[Verse 9]
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 doubt, baby)
Oh, but baby, it's cold outside
[Verse 10]
(Baby, where could you be going?)
(I mean, feel the wind blowing)
(It is so cold out there)
[Verse 11]
Baby, it's cold outside
Written by: Frank Loesser
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