What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?
Get over that old lie
Betty, it's cold out there
(So nice and warm)
(The welcome has been)
(You've really been grand)
Baby don't hold out
Betty, it's cold outside
(Say, lend me your coat)
(Well maybe just a cigarette more)
Songwriter: Frank Loesser
It's up to your knees out there
How lucky that you dropped in
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
(So really I'd better scurry)
Mind if I move in closer?
(Say, what's in this drink?)
How can you do this thing to me
Beautiful, please don't hurry
Oh, never such a blizzard before
Gosh, your lips are delicious
(And father will be pacing the floor)
Waves upon a tropical shore
(At least I'm gonna say that I tried)
Listen to that fireplace roar
I thrill when you touch my hand
(The answer is no)
(My brother will be there at the door)
(At least there will be plenty implied)
Been hoping that you'd drop in
Look out that window, man that's hard
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
Beautiful, what's you're hurry
Betty it's bad out there
(There's bound to be talk tomorrow)
(I've got to go away)
(My maiden aunt's mind is vicious)
(To break the spell)
(I simply must go)
(My mother will start to worry)
Your eyes are like starlight now
(I really can't stay)
Why don't you put some records on while I pour
(I really can't stay)
Betty, it's cold outside
(I've got to go home)
Think of my lifelong sorrow
(This evening has been)
I say, it's cold out there
(Well, maybe just a half a drink more)
Gosh, your lips look delicious
Ah, but it's cold outside
Publisher: FRANK MUSIC CORP
Ah, but it's cold outside
(And the neighbors might think)
(My sister will be suspicious )
If you caught pneumonia and died
(I wish I knew how)
Betty, you'll freeze out there
(But don't you see)
(I ought to say no, no, no, sir)
(I really can't stay)
No cab's to be had out there
(So very nice)