Lyrics Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Baby Its Cold Outside

I really can't stay

But baby it's cold outside

Gm7 C7

I've got to go 'way

But baby it's cold outside

This evening has been

Been hoping that you'd drop in

Cm7

So very nice

I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice

My mother will start to worry

Beautiful words you're humming

And father will be pacing the floor

Listen to the fireplace roar

So really I'd better scurry

Beautiful, please don't hurry

G7 C7

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

Gm7 C7

Say, what's in this drink?

No cabs to be had out there

I wish I knew how

Your eyes are like starlight now

Cm7

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

Oh baby don't hold out

Ah but it's cold outside

Baby it's cold outside

I simply must go

But baby it's cold outside

Gm7 C7

The answer is no

But baby it's cold outside

The welcome has been

How lucky that you dropped in

Cm7

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

G7 C7

Well, maybe just a cigarette more

Never such a blizzard before

I've got to get home

But baby you'd freeze out there

Gm7 C7

Say, lend me a coat

It's up to your knees out there

You've really been grand

I'm thrilled when you touch my hand

Cm7

Why 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 hold-out

Ah but it's cold outside

Ah but it's cold outside