Baby It's Cold Outside
Glee Cast Lyrics

I really can't stay (but, baby, it's cold outside)
I want to stay, but it's so cold outside that I should leave.

I've got to go away (but, baby, it's cold outside)
I need to leave, even though I don't want to, because it's too cold outside.

This evening has been (been hoping that you'd drop in)
I've enjoyed spending time with you tonight, and I was hoping that you would come over.

So very nice (I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)
I really like you, but your hands are so cold that I have to warm them up.

My mother will start to worry (beautiful, what's your hurry?)
My mom will start to worry if I stay out too late, but I want you to stay longer.

My father will be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar)
My dad will worry if I don't come home soon, but we can stay warm by the fireplace.

So really, I'd better scurry (beautiful, please don't hurry)
I should leave soon, but I don't want you to rush.

But maybe just a half a drink more (put some records on while I pour)
Just one more drink before I go, while we listen to some music.

The neighbors might faint (baby, it's bad out there)
The weather is so bad outside that it might be dangerous for us to leave.

Say, what's in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)
I'm feeling a little tipsy, but it's not safe to go outside and try to get a cab.

I wish I knew how (your eyes are like starlight now)
I'm so enchanted by you right now, I wish I knew how to tell you.

To break the spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks well)
I need to snap out of this trance, but you look so good with your hat off.

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (mind if I move in closer?)
I know I should leave, but I want to move closer to you.

At least I'm gonna say that I tried (what's the sense in hurting my pride?)
I don't want to regret not trying to stay with you, even if it does bruise my ego a little.

I really can't stay (baby, don't hold out)
I can't stay any longer, so please don't try to convince me to.

Oh, but it's cold outside
It's so cold outside that it's difficult to leave or even stand being near the door.

I simply must go (but, baby, it's cold outside)
I really do need to leave, even though I don't want to, because of how cold it is outside.

The answer is no (but, baby, it's cold outside)
I really can't stay, even if it's cold outside and I don't want to leave.

This welcome has been (how lucky that you dropped in)
I'm so happy that you came over tonight, thank you for visiting me.

So nice and warm (look out the window at that storm)
Being inside with you is so cozy and warm, just look at how nasty the storm outside is.

My sister will be suspicious (gosh, your lips look delicious)
If I stay much longer, my sister might suspect something, but I find myself wanting to kiss you.

My brother will be there at the door (waves upon a tropical shore)
If I don't leave soon, my brother might come home and find us, even though it feels like we're on a beach far away.

My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (ooh, your lips are delicious)
My aunt might have opinions about our relationship and be mean about it, but I'm really attracted to you.

But maybe just a cigarette more (never such a blizzard before)
If I have just one more cigarette, maybe the blizzard outside will have calmed down.

I've gotta get home (but, baby, you'd freeze out there)
I really need to get home, but I'm worried that you'd be too cold out there by yourself.

Say, lend me your coat (it's up to your knees out there)
Can I borrow your coat? It's really deep snow outside and I don't want to freeze on the way home.

You've really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)
I've had such a wonderful time with you, and I get butterflies every time you touch me.

But don't you see (how can you do this thing to me?)
I care about you so much, can't you tell that it's hard for me to leave?

There's bound to be talk tomorrow (think about a lifelong sorrow)
People will probably talk about us being together, but I'm willing to take that risk because I care about you.

At least there will be plenty implied (if you caught pneumonia and died)
If you get sick and die because you were out in the cold with me, people will think that I didn't take good care of you.

I really can't stay (get over that hold out)
I don't want to annoy you, but I really need to get going now.

Ooh, baby (oh, but it's cold outside)
I'm so into you, but we really should get inside because it's freezing out here.