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Rufus Wainwright - Baby, It’s Cold Outside ft. Sharon Van Etten
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Frank Loesser
Frank Loesser
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Chris Funk
Chris Funk
Producer
Sara Matarazzo
Sara Matarazzo
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I really can't stay
(Baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go away
(But baby, it's cold outside)
[Verse 2]
This evening has been
(Been hoping that you'd drop in)
So very nice
(I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)
[Verse 3]
My mother will start to worry
(Beautiful, what's your hurry?)
And father will be pacing the floor
(Listen to the fireplace roar)
[Verse 4]
So really, I'd better scurry
(Beautiful, please don't hurry)
Well, maybe just a half a drink more
(Put some records on while I pour)
[Verse 5]
My neighbors might think
(Baby, it's bad out there)
Say, what's in this drink?
(No cab's to be had out there)
[Verse 6]
I wish I knew how
(Your eyes are like starlight now)
To break this spell
(I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
[Verse 7]
I ought to say, "No, no, no, sir"
(Mind if I move a little closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
(What's the sense of hurting my pride?)
[Verse 8]
I really can't stay
(Oh baby, don't hold out)
Ah, but it's cold outside
[Verse 9]
I simply must go
(Baby, it's cold outside)
The answer is no
(But baby, it's cold outside)
[Verse 10]
The welcome has been
(How lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm
(Look out the window at that storm)
[Verse 11]
My sister will be suspicious
(Gosh, your lips look delicious)
My brother will be there at the door
(Like waves upon a tropical shore)
[Verse 12]
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
(Gosh, your lips look delicious)
Well, maybe just a cigarette more
(Never such a blizzard before)
[Verse 13]
I've got to get home
(Baby, you'd freeze out there)
Say, darling, can you lend me your comb?
(It's up to your knees out there)
[Verse 14]
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?)
[Verse 15]
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)
[Verse 16]
I really can't stay
(Get over that old out)
Oh, but it's cold outside
Written by: Frank Loesser

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