B5 I really can't stay (but baby it's cold outside) Eb5 I've got to go away (but baby it's cold outside) B5 This evening has been (been hoping that you'd drop in) Eb5 So very nice (i'll hold your hands, they're just like ice) A5 My mother will start worry (beautiful whats your hurry) A5 My father will be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar) A5 So really i'd better scurry (beautiful please don't hurry) Eb5 but maybe just a half a drink more (put some records on while i pour) B5 the neighbors might faint (baby it's bad out there) Eb5 say what's in this drink (no cabs to be had out there) B5 i wish i knew how (your eyes are like starlight now) Eb5 to break this spell (i'll take your hat, your hair looks swell) A5 i ought to say "no, no, no sir" (mind if i move in closer) A5 at least i'm gonna say that i tried (what's the sense in hurtin' my pride) A5 i really can't stay (oh baby don't hold out) A5 Eb5 B5 both: baby it's cold out side