Leon Redbone - Baby, It's Cold Outside Lyrics

I really can't stay - (But baby it's cold outside)
I've got to go 'way - (But baby it's cold outside)
This evening has been - (Been hoping that you'd drop in)
So very nice - (I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)
My mother will start to worry - (Beautiful, what's your hurry?)
And Father will be pacing the floor - (Listen to that fireplace roar)
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)
The neighbours 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 - (Your eyes are like starlight now)
To break the spell - (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - (Mind if I move in closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - (What's the sense of hurting my pride?)
I really can't stay - (Baby don't hold out)

(Both)
Ah, but it's cold outside

I simply must go - (But baby it's cold outside)
The answer is no - (But baby it's cold outside)
This welcome has been - (How lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm - (Look out the window at that storm!)
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 - (Boy, your lips look delicious!)
Well maybe just a cigarette more - (Never such a blizzard before)
I got to get home - (But, baby you'll freeze out there)
Say, lend me your comb - (It's up to your knees out there)
You've really been grand - (I'll thrill when you touch my hand)
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 there will be plenty implied - (If you caught pneumonia and died)
I really can't stay - (Get rid of that old out)

(Both)
Ah, but it's cold outside