[James:] But baby, it's cold outside.
[B:] I got to go 'way.
[J:] But baby, it's cold outside.
[B:] This evening has been
[J:] Been hopin' that you'd drop in.
[B:] so very nice.
[J:] I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice.
[B:] My mother will start to worry.
[J:] Beautiful, what's your hurry?
[B:] My father will be pacing the floor.
[J:] Listen to that fireplace roar.
[B:] So really I'd better scurry.
[J:] Beautiful, please don't hurry.
[B:] Well, maybe just a half a drink more.
[J:] Put some records on while I pour.
[B:] You know the neighbors might think.
[J:] But baby, it's bad out there.
[B:] Er, what's in this drink?
[J:] No cabs to be had out there.
[B:] I wish I knew how
[J:] Your eyes are like starlight now.
[B:] to break this spell.
[J:] I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell.
[B:] I ought to say no, no, no sir.
[J:] Mind if I move in closer?
[B:] At least I'm gonna say that I tried.
[J:] What's the sense in hurtin' my pride?
[B:] I really can't stay,
[J:] Baby, don't hold out.
[B:] ah, but it's cold outside.
[J:] Baby, it's cold outside.
[B:] Ah, but it's cold outside.
[J:] Baby, it's cold outside.
[Bette:] I really can't stay [James:] But baby, it's cold outside. [B:] I got to go 'way. [J:] But baby, it's cold outside. [B:] This evening has been [J:] Been hopin' that you'd drop in. [B:] so very nice. [J:] I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice. [B:] My mother will start to worry. [J:] Beautiful, what's your hurry? [B:] My father will be pacing the floor. [J:] Listen to that fireplace roar. [B:] So really I'd better scurry. [J:] Beautiful, please don't hurry. [B:] Well, maybe just a half a drink more. [J:] Put some records on while I pour. [B:] You know the neighbors might think. [J:] But baby, it's bad out there. [B:] Er, what's in this drink? [J:] No cabs to be had out there. [B:] I wish I knew how [J:] Your eyes are like starlight now. [B:] to break this spell. [J:] I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell. [B:] I ought to say no, no, no sir. [J:] Mind if I move in closer? [B:] At least I'm gonna say that I tried. [J:] What's the sense in hurtin' my pride? [B:] I really can't stay, [J:] Baby, don't hold out. [B:] ah, but it's cold outside. [J:] Baby, it's cold outside. [B:] Ah, but it's cold outside. [J:] Baby, it's cold outside. Explain Request ×
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