B (x2444x@1)      ( x x 4 4 4 2)
Ebm (xx4342@1)    ( x x 4 3 4 2)
Asus2/Ab ( x x 2 1 0 0)



BI (x2444x@1)really can't stay
(but baby it's cold outside)

EbmI've (xx4342@1)got to go away
(but baby it's cold outside)

BThis (x2444x@1)evening has been
(been hoping that you'd drop in)

EbmSo (xx4342@1)very nice
(i'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)

Asus2/Ab
My mother will start worry
(beautiful whats your hurry)

Asus2/Ab
My father will be pacing the floor
(listen to the fireplace roar)

Asus2/Ab 
So really i'd better scurry
(beautiful please don't hurry)
   
Ebmbut (xx4342@1)maybe just a half a drink more
(put some records on while i pour)

Bthe (x2444x@1)neighbors might faint
(baby it's bad out there)

Ebmsay (xx4342@1)what's in this drink
(no cabs to be had out there)

Bi (x2444x@1)wish i knew how
(your eyes are like starlight now)

Ebmto (xx4342@1)break this spell
(i'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

Asus2/Ab
i ought to say "no, no, no sir"
(mind if i move in closer)

Asus2/Ab
at least i'm gonna say that i tried
(what's the sense in hurtin' my pride)

Asus2/Ab
i really can't stay
(oh baby don't hold out)

Asus2/Ab Ebm  B
both: baby it's cold out side