I really can't stay (Baby, it's cold outside)
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I've got to go 'way (Baby, it's cold outside)
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The evening has been (I've been hopin' that you'd drop in)
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So very nice (I'll hold your hand, they're just like ice)
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My mother will start to worry (Hey beautiful, what's your hurry)
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And father will be pacing the floor (Listen to that fireplace roar)
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So really, I'd better scurry (Beautiful, please don't hurry)
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Well, maybe just a half a drink more (Put some music on while I pour)
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The neighbors might think (Baby, it's bad out there)
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Say, what's in this drink (No cabs to be had out there)
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I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)
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To break this spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
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I oughtta say no, no, no sir (You mind if I move in closer)
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At least I'm gonna say that I tried (And what's the sense in hurting my pride)
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I really can't stay (Oh baby, don't hold out)
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Oh, but it's cold outside
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I simply must go (It's cold outside)
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The answer is no (Baby, it's cold outside)
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The welcome has been (So lucky that you dropped in)
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So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)
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My sister will be suspicious (Your lips look delicious)
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My brother will be there at the door (I ain't worried about you brother)
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My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (That ol' biddy, she ain't gonna bother me)
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Well maybe just a cigarette more (You don't need no cigarette, it's smokin' plenty up in here)
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I've got to get home (Baby, you'll freeze out there)
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Say, lend me a comb (It's up to your knees out there)
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You've really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)
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Oh, but don't you see (How can you do this thing to me)
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There's bound to be talk tomorrow (Well, think of my lifelong sorrow)
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At least there will be plenty implied (If you caught pneumonia and died)
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I really can't stay (Get over that hold out)
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Oh, but baby it's cold outside
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Baby, It's Cold Outside
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| Lyle Lovett |
