[Verse 1]
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I really can’t stay
baby it’s cold outside
I’ve got to go away
but I can call you a ride
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The evening has been
I’m so glad that you dropped in
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So very nice
time spent with you is paradise

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My mom will start worry
I’ll call the car and tell him to hurry
nd daddy will be pacing the floor
wait, what are you still livin’ home for?
So really i’d better scurry
your driver his name is Murray
ut maybe just a half a drink more
oh we’re both adults so who’s keepin’ score

[Verse 2]
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What will my friends think?
I think they should rejoice
If I have one more drink?
it’s your body and your choice
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Ooh you really know how
your eyes are like starlight now
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To cast a spell
One look at you and then I fell

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I ought to say, “No, no, no sir”
then you really ought to go, go, go
t least i’m gonna say that i tried
well Murray he just pulled up outside
I really can’t stay
I understand baby
aby, it’s cold outside

Baby, it’s cold outside

[Verse 3]
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I simply should go
text me when you get home
Oh I’m supposed to say no
mm I guess that’s respectable
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This welcome has been
I’m lucky that you dropped in
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So nice and warm
but you better go before it storms

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My sister will be suspicious
well gosh your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door
oh he loves my music baby I’m sure
My gossipy neighbor’s vicious
I’m a genie tell me what your wish is
ut maybe just a cigarette more
oh that’s somethin’ we should probably explore

[Verse 4]
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I’ve got to get home
oh, baby, I’m well aware
Say, lend me your coat
oh keep it girl I don’t care
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You’ve really been grand
I feel when you touch my hand
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Don’t you see?
I want you to stay, it’s not up to me

[Chorus]

There’s bound to be talk tomorrow
well they can talk, what do they know
t least there will be plenty implied
oh let their mind do this and go
Murray just go!
[Murray:] “Ma’am I really can’t stay”

[Outro]
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It’s coooooold baby

It’s coooooold baby
It’s coooooold baby

It’s coooooold baby

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But baby, it’s cold outside

But baby, it’s cold outside