Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Intro:
Eb MajorEb DbDb Eb MajorEb
Eb DbDb Eb MajorEb
Eb DbDb Eb MajorEb
Eb DbDb Eb MajorEb
Verse 1:
Eb MajorEb Ebmaj7Ebmaj7 Eb MajorEb
I really can't stay
baby it's cold outside
F minorFm
I've got to go away
but I can call you a ride
Eb MajorEb Ebmaj7Ebmaj7 Eb MajorEb
The evening has been
I'm so glad that you dropped in
BbM7Bbm7 Eb MajorEb
So very nice
time spent with you is paradise
Chorus:
AbAb
My mom will start worry
I'll call the car and tell him to hurry
AbmAbm
And daddy will be pacing the floor
wait, what are you still livin' home for?
Eb MajorEb
So really i'd better scurry
your driver his name is Murray
F minorFm Bb majorBb
But maybe just a half a drink more
oh we're both adults so who's keepin' score
Verse 2:
Eb MajorEb Ebmaj7Ebmaj7 Eb MajorEb
What will my friends think?
I think they should rejoice
F minorFm
If I have one more drink?
it's your body and your choice
Eb MajorEb Ebmaj7Ebmaj7 Eb MajorEb
Ooh you really know how
your eyes are like starlight now
BbM7Bbm7 Eb MajorEb
To cast a spell
One look at you and then I fell
Chorus:
AbAb
I ought to say, "No, no, no sir"
then you really ought to go, go, go
AbmAbm
At least i'm gonna say that i tried
well Murray he just pulled up outside
Eb MajorEb Db7Db7 C7C7
I really can't stay
I understand baby
F7F7 Bb majorBb Eb MajorEb
Baby, it's cold outside
Baby, it's cold outside
Verse 3:
Eb MajorEb Ebmaj7Ebmaj7 Eb MajorEb
I simply should go
text me when you get home
F minorFm
Oh I'm supposed to say no
mm I guess that's respectable
Eb MajorEb Ebmaj7Ebmaj7 Eb MajorEb
This welcome has been
I'm lucky that you dropped in
BbM7Bbm7 Eb MajorEb
So nice and warm
but you better go before it storms
Chorus:
AbAb
My sister will be suspicious
well gosh your lips look delicious
AbmAbm
My brother will be there at the door
oh he loves my music baby I'm sure
Eb MajorEb
My gossipy neighbor's vicious
I'm a genie tell me what your wish is
F minorFm Bb majorBb
But maybe just a cigarette more
oh that's somethin' we should probably explore
Verse 4:
Eb MajorEb Ebmaj7Ebmaj7 Eb MajorEb
I've got to get home
oh, baby, I'm well aware
F minorFm
Say, lend me your coat
oh keep it girl I don't care
Eb MajorEb Ebmaj7Ebmaj7 Eb MajorEb
You've really been grand
I feel when you touch my hand
BbM7Bbm7 Eb MajorEb
Don't you see?
I want you to stay, it's not up to me
Chorus:
AbAb
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
well they can talk, what do they know
AbmAbm
At least there will be plenty implied
oh let their mind do this and go
Eb MajorEb Db7Db7 C7C7
Murray just go!
Murray:: "Ma'am I really can't stay"
Outro:
Fm7Fm7
It's coooooold baby
It's coooooold baby
Abm/B
It's coooooold baby
It's coooooold baby
Eb/BbEb/Bb Bbm/Db C7C7
Fm7Fm7 Bb majorBb Eb MajorEb
But baby, it's cold outside
But baby, it's cold outside