Tom: C [C] I really can't stay (but baby it's cold outside) [Em add9] I've got to go away (but baby it's cold outside) [C] This evening has been (been hoping that you'd drop in) [Em add9] So very nice (i'll hold your hands, they're just like ice) [F] My mother will start worry (beautiful whats your hurry) [Am] My father will be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar) [Dm] So really i'd better scurry (beautiful please don't hurry) [G] but maybe just a half a drink more (put some records on while i pour) [C] the neighbors might faint (baby it's bad out there) [Em add9] say what's in this drink (no cabs to be had out there) [C] i wish i knew how (your eyes are like starlight now) [Em add9] to break this spell (i'll take your hat, your hair looks swell) [F] i ought to say "no, no, no sir" (mind if i move in closer) [Am] at least i'm gonna say that i tried (what's the sense in hurtin' my pride) [Dm] i really can't stay (oh baby don't hold out) [G] [B] [C] both:baby it's cold out side