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1949 HITS ARCHIVE: Baby It’s Cold Outside - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
Vocals
Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
Vocals
Eddie Johnson
Eddie Johnson
Tenor Saxophone
Dallas Bartley
Dallas Bartley
Bass Guitar
Chris Columbo
Chris Columbo
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Frank Loesser
Frank Loesser
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Milt Gabler
Milt Gabler
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I really can't stay
But baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away
But baby it's cold outside
This evening has been so very nice
Been hopin' that you drop in
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
[Verse 2]
My mother will start to worry
Beautiful, what's your hurry?
And father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fire place roar
So really I'd better scurry
Beautiful, please don't worry
Well maybe just a half a drink more
Put some records on while I pour
[Verse 3]
The neighbors might think
But, baby, it's bad out there
Say what's in this drink?
No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how to break this spell
Your eyes are like starlight now
I'll take your hat your hair looks swell
[Verse 4]
I ought to say no, no, no sir
Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm going to say that I tried
What's the sense of hurting my pride?
I really can't stay
Oh, baby, don't hold out
Baby it's cold outside
Ah, but it's cold outside
[Verse 5]
I simply must go
But baby it's cold outside
The answer is no
But baby it's cold outside
The welcome has been so nice and warm
How lucky that you dropped in
Look out that window at that storm
[Verse 6]
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
Never such a blizzard before
[Verse 7]
I've got to get home
But, baby, you'd freeze out there
Say lend me a coat
It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand but don't you see?
I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
How can you do this thing to me?
[Verse 8]
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
If you got pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
Get over that old out
Ah, but its cold outside
Baby it's cold outside
[Verse 9]
Where could you be goin'
When the wind is blowin' and it's cold outside?
Baby it's cold, cold outside
Written by: Frank Henry Loesser

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