[Bette:] I really can't stay
[James:] But baby, it's cold outside
[B:] I got to go 'way
[J:] But baby, it's cold outside
[B:] This evening has been
[J:] Been hopin' that you'd drop in
[B:] so very nice
[J:] I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
[B:] My mother will start to worry
[J:] Beautiful, what's your hurry?
[B:] My father will be pacing the floor
[J:] Listen to that fireplace roar
[B:] So really I'd better scurry
[J:] Beautiful, please don't hurry
[B:] Well, maybe just a half a drink more
[J:] Put some records on while I pour
[B:] You know the neighbors might think
[J:] But baby, it's bad out there
[B:] Er, what's in this drink?
[J:] No cabs to be had out there
[B:] I wish I knew how
[J:] Your eyes are like starlight now
[B:] to break this spell
[J:] I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
[B:] I ought to say no, no, no sir
[J:] Mind if I move in closer?
[B:] At least I'm gonna say that I tried
[J:] What's the sense in hurtin' my pride?
[B:] I really can't stay,
[J:] Baby, don't hold out
[B:] ah, but it's cold outside
[J:] Baby, it's cold outside
[B:] Ah, but it's cold outside
[J:] Baby, it's cold outside