[verse 1] G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7 (I really can't stay) Baby it's cold outside Am D7 Am D7 (I've got to go away) Baby it's cold outside G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7 (This evening has been) Been hoping that you'd drop in Dm Gmaj7 C (So very nice) I'll hold your hands they're just like ice Cm (My mother will start to worry) Beautiful what's your hurry G (My father will be pacing the floor) Listen to the fireplace roar Am (So really I'd better scurry) Beautiful please don't hurry D G (Well maybe just a soda pop more) I'll put some records on while I pour 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 Gmaj7 (I wish I knew how) Your eyes are like starlight now Dm Gmaj7 C (To break this spell) I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell Cm (I ought to get home for dinner) Mind if I move in closer (Time for me to cast you aside) Oh, D7 G what's the sense of hurting my pride F E (I really can't stay) Baby don't hold out A D G Baby it's cold outside [instrumental] Gmaj7 [verse 2] G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7 (I simply must go) Baby it's cold outside Am D7 Am D7 (So thanks for the show) Baby it's cold outside G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7 (The welcome has been) How lucky that you dropped in Dm Gmaj7 C (So nice and warm) Look out the window at the storm Cm (My sister will be suspicious) Gosh your lips look delicious G (My brother will be there at the door) Waves upon a tropical shore Am (My maiden aunt's mind is vicious) Gosh your lips are delicious D G (Maybe just another dance more) Never such a blizzard before Gmaj7 G Gmaj7 (I got to get home) Baby you'll freeze out there Am D7 Am D7 (Say lend me your comb) It's up to your knees out there G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7 (You've really been grand) I feel when I touch your hand Dm Gmaj7 (But don't you see) How can you do this thing to me C (There's bound to be talk tomorrow) Think of my life long sorrow Cm D7 (At least there'll be plenty implied) G If you caught pneumonia and died F E (I really can't stay) Get over that hold out A Baby it's cold G Gmaj7 Baby it's cold outside