Betty Carter

Baby, It's Cold Outside


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(I really can't stay)
Betty, it's cold outside
(I've got to go away)
Betty, it's cold out there

(This evening has been)
Been hoping that you'd drop in
(So very nice)
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice

(My mother will start to worry)
Beautiful, what's you're hurry
(And father will be pacing the floor)
Listen to that fireplace roar

(So really I'd better scurry)
Beautiful, please don't hurry
(Well, maybe just a half a drink more)
Why don't you put some records on while I pour

(And the neighbors might think)
Betty it's bad out there
(Say, what's in this drink?)
No cab's to be had out there

(I wish I knew how)
Your eyes are like starlight now
(To break the spell)
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell

(I ought to say no, no, no, sir)
Mind if I move in closer?
(At least I'm gonna say that I tried)
What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?

(I really can't stay)
Baby don't hold out
Ah, but it's cold outside

(I simply must go)
Betty, it's cold outside
(The answer is no)
I say, it's cold out there

(The welcome has been)
How lucky that you dropped in
(So nice and warm)
Look out that window, man that's hard

(My sister will be suspicious )
Gosh, your lips look delicious
(My brother will be there at the door)
Waves upon a tropical shore

(My maiden aunt's mind is vicious)
Gosh, your lips are delicious
(Well maybe just a cigarette more)
Oh, never such a blizzard before

(I've got to go home)
Betty, you'll freeze out there
(Say, lend me your coat)
It's up to your knees out there

(You've really been grand)
I thrill when you touch my hand
(But don't you see)
How can you do this thing to me

(There's bound to be talk tomorrow)
Think of my lifelong sorrow
(At least there will be plenty implied)
If you caught pneumonia and died

(I really can't stay)
Get over that old lie
Ah, but it's cold outside


Writer/s: FRANK WILDHORN, FRANK N. WILDHORN

Baby, It's Cold Outside de Betty Carter

This song appears in 23 albums

Give the Love Around - Betty Carter
Give the Love Around
2017
Runaway - Betty Carter
Runaway
2014
For All We Know - Betty Carter
For All We Know
2014
Stormy Weather - Betty Carter
Stormy Weather
2014
Golden Lady (Original Recordings Remastered) - Betty Carter
Golden Lady (Original Recordings Remastered)
2014
Have You Heard of Betty Carter, Vol. 5 - Betty Carter
Have You Heard of Betty Carter, Vol. 5
2013
Essential Betty Carter, Vol. 3 - Betty Carter
Essential Betty Carter, Vol. 3
2013
We're Listening to Betty Carter, Vol. 5 - Betty Carter
We're Listening to Betty Carter, Vol. 5
2013
The Best of Betty, Vol. 1 - Betty Carter
The Best of Betty, Vol. 1
2013
At Sundown, Vol. 1 - Betty Carter
At Sundown, Vol. 1
2013
For All We Know - Betty Carter
For All We Know
2013
The Distinctive Betty Carter, Vol. 3 - Betty Carter
The Distinctive Betty Carter, Vol. 3
2013
Betty Sings, Vol. 2 - Betty Carter
Betty Sings, Vol. 2
2013
I Could Write a Book, Vol. 2 - Betty Carter
I Could Write a Book, Vol. 2
2013
The Smooth Sounds of Betty Carter, Vol. 3 - Betty Carter
The Smooth Sounds of Betty Carter, Vol. 3
2013
One Note Samba (55 Original Songs - Remastered) - Betty Carter
One Note Samba (55 Original Songs - Remastered)
2012
Betty Carter, Moonlight in Vermont, Vol. 2 - Betty Carter
Betty Carter, Moonlight in Vermont, Vol. 2
2012
Precious & Rare: Betty Carter - Betty Carter
Precious & Rare: Betty Carter
2012
The Best of Betty, Vol. 1 - Betty Carter
The Best of Betty, Vol. 1
2008
Essential Betty Carter, Vol. 3 - Betty Carter
Essential Betty Carter, Vol. 3
2008
We're Listening To Betty Carter, Vol. 5 - Betty Carter
We're Listening To Betty Carter, Vol. 5
2008
Betty Sings, Vol. 2 - Betty Carter
Betty Sings, Vol. 2
2008
Softlight In Vermont, Vol. 2 - Betty Carter
Softlight In Vermont, Vol. 2
2008
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