Baby It’s Cold Outside (Duet) Songtext
von Ella Fitzgerald

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 the 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 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
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
Oh baby, don't hold out
Ahh, 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

The welcome has been
How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out that 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
Gosh, your lips are delicious
Well, maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before

I′ve got to get home
But baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me a comb
It's up to your knees out there

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?

There's bound to be talk tomorrow
Think of my lifelong sorrow
At least there will plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died

I really can′t stay
Get over that old doubt
Ahh, but it's cold outside

Where could you be going
When the wind is blowing?
And it′s cold outside
Baby, it's cold, cold outside