G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7
G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7
(I really can't stay) But baby it's cold outside
Am D7 Am D7
(I've got to go away) But baby it's cold outside
G Gmaj7 G
(This evening has been) Been hoping you'd drop in
Dm Gmaj7 C
(So very nice) I'll hold your hands they're just like ice
C
(My mother will start to worry) Beautiful what's your hurry
Cm
(My father will be pacing the floor) Listen to the fireplace roar
G
(So really I'd better scurry) Beautiful please don't hurry
Am D G
(Well maybe just half a drink more) Put some records on while I pour
G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7
(The neighbors might think) Baby it's bad out there
Am D7 Am D7
(Say what's in this drink) No cabs to be had out there
G Gmaj7 G
(I wish I knew how) Your eyes are like starlight now
Dm Gmaj7
(To break this spell) I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
C
(I ought to say no no no sir) Mind if I move in closer
Cm D7
(At least I'm gonna say I tried) What's the sense of hurting my pride
G F E
(I really can't stay) Baby don't hold out
A D G
(Both) Baby it's cold outside
Instrumental(As if playing form "I ought to say no no no)
C Cm D7 G F E A D G
G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7
(I simply must go) Baby it's cold outside
Am D7 Am D7
(The answer is no) Baby it's cold outside
G Gmaj7 G
(The welcome has been) How lucky that you dropped in
Dm Gmaj7 C
(So nice and warm) Look out the window at the storm
C
(My sister will be suspicious) Gosh your lips look delicious
Cm
(My brother will be there at the door) Waves upon a tropical shore
G
(My maiden aunt's mind is vicious) Gosh your lips are delicious
Am D G
(But maybe just a cigarette more) Never such a blizzard before
G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7
(I got to get home) But baby you'd freeze out there
Am D7 Am D7
(Say lend me your coat) It's up to your knees out there
G Gmaj7 G
(You've really been grand) I thrill when you touch my hand
Dm Gmaj7
(But don't you see) How can you do this to me
C
(There's bound to be talk tomorrow) Think of my life long sorrow
Cm D7
(At least they'll be plenty implied) If you caught pneumonia and died
G F E
(I really can't stay) Get over that old doubt
A
(Both) Baby it's cold
D G
(Both) Baby it's cold outside
