Baby, It's Cold Outside

[Verse 1: James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Both]

I really can't stay

Baby, it's cold outside

I've got to go away

Oh darling, it's cold outside

This evening has been

Just hoping that you'd drop in

So very nice

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

My mother will start to worry

Beautiful, what's your hurry?

My father will be pacing the floor

Listen to that fireplace roar

So really I'd better scurry

Oh beautiful, please don't hurry

Well, maybe just a half a drink more

Why don't you put some music on while I pour

The neighbors will think

Baby, it's bad out there

Say, what's in this drink?

There's no cabs to be had out there

I wish I knew how

Your eyes are like starlight now

To break this spell

I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell

I ought to say no, sir

Mind if I move in a little closer?

At least I'm going to say that I tried

Oh, what's the sense in hurting my pride?

I really can't stay

Baby, don't hold out

Ah, but it's cold outside

[Interlude: James Taylor, Natalie Cole]

What are you doing with your coat?

You don't need your coat

What are you putting your coat on for?

It's warm in here

You don't understand

[Verse 2: James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Both]

I simply must go

Baby, it's cold outside

Oh, the answer is no

Oh darling, it's cold outside

This welcome has been

I'm lucky that you dropped in

So nice and warm

Look out the window at that storm

My sister will be suspicious

Please but your lips look so delicious

My brother will be there at the door

Waves upon a tropical shore

My maiden aunt's mind is vicious

Oh but your lips look delicious

Well, maybe just a half a drink more

There was never such a blizzard before

Ooh, I got to go home

Baby, you'll freeze out there

Say, lend me your coat

It's up to your knees out there

You've really been grand

I thrill when you touch my hand

But 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 old out

Ah, but it's cold outside

Ah, but it's cold outside

[Bridge: James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Both]

Baby, it's cold outside

Baby, it's cold outside

It's cold outside

It's cold

Baby, it's cold outside

You know that it's, you know that it's cold outside

Ah, it's cold outside

[Interlude: James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Both]

Darling, as a friend

Sure, James

As a friend you, you must stay and, and warm up by this fire little bit

Let me get you, let me get you a hot toddy or something

Well, I really can't, I mean, my mother will worry about me

People are so suspicious, it's just an innocent suggesting

You stay warm and keep yourself healthy that's all

It's nippy out there, it's cold

Oh, you know that drink does look kinda nice

It is a perfectly nice drink

[Outro: James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Both]

Baby, it's cold out; baby, it's cold

It's warm in here

Baby, it's cold out

Baby, it's cold outside