Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Ray Charles

I really can’t stay – Betty, it’s cold outside
I’ve got to go away – Betty, it’s cold out there
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 you’re 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 – Why don’t you put some records on while I pour
And the neighbors might think – Betty 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 hurtin’ my pride?
I really can’t stay – Baby don’t hold out
Ah but it’s cold outside
I simply must go – Betty it’s cold outside
The answer is no – I say, it’s cold out there
The welcome has been – How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm – Look out that window, man that’s hard
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 – Oh, never such a blizzard before
I’ve got to go home – Betty, you’ll freeze out there
Say, lend me your 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 be plenty implied – If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can’t stay – Get over that old lie
Ah but it’s cold out side