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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Frank Sinatra
Vocals
Dorothy Kirsten
Vocals
Jeff Alexander
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Frank Loesser
Songwriter
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
(I really can't stay) But baby it's cold outside
(I've gotta go away) But baby it's cold outside
(Been hopin' that you) Been hoping you'd drop in
(So very nice) I'll hold your hands they're just like ice
[Verse 2]
(My mother will start to worry) Beautiful what's your hurry?
(My father will be pacing the floor) Listen to the fireplace roar
(So really I'd better scurry) Beautiful please don't hurry
(Well maybe just half a drink more) Put some records on while I pour
[Verse 3]
(The neighbors might think) Baby it's bad out there
(Say what's in that drink) No cabs to be had out there
(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 4]
(I ought to say no no no sir) Mind if I move in closer
(At least I'm going to say I tried) What's the sense of hurting my pride
(I really can't stay) Baby don't hold out. Ah, but it's cold outside
[Verse 5]
(I've gotta get home) But baby you'll freeze out there
(Say lend me a comb) Man, It's up to your knees out there
(You've really been grand) I thrill when you touch my hand
[Verse 6]
(But don't you see) How can you do this thing to me
(There's bound to be talk tomorrow) Think of my life long sorrow
(At least they'll be plenty implied) If you caught pneumonia and died
(I really can't stay) Get over that old doubt
[Verse 7]
Ah, but its cold outside
Baby its cold outside
On the other hand you're too warm as I said before
(What was that?) Well I though I'd lock the door
You see there was a draft blowing in
And its getting kind of chilly out there
Gulp (what was that?) I swallowed the key
(You're a villian) But, you're so thrilling
Baby, its cold outside
Oh Franky
Written by: Frank Loesser