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
