Standard (EADGBE)

 I really can't stay

But baby it's cold outside

 I've got to go away

But baby it's cold outside

 The 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 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

 But maybe just a half a drink more

Put some records on while I pour

 The neighbors might think

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 in hurtin' my pride?

 I really can't stay

Baby don't hold out

 Ah, but it's cold outside