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

(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
                        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

(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
               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