Chords with lyrics
Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) This version is from the movie 'Elf' and was performed by Leon Redbone and Zooey Deschanel. Enjoy! Intro: A (X2) E (X2)repeat Verse: A I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside D E I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside A This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in D E So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice F#m My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry D My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar F#m So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry D E well Maybe just a half a drink more - Put some music on while I pour
Verse: A The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there D E Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there A I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now D E7 To break this spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell F#m I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move a little closer D E At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride A F#m I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out F#m D E7 A Ahh, but it's cold outside C'mon baby Verse: A I simply must go - Baby, it's cold outside D E The answer is no - Ooh baby, it's cold outside A This welcome has been - I'm lucky that you dropped in D E7 So nice and warm -- Look out the window at that storm F#m My sister will be suspicious - Man, your lips look so delicious D My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore F#m My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips look delicious D E Well maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before Verse: A I've got to go home - Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there D E Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there A You've really been grand - Your eyes are like starlight now D E7 But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me F#m There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Making my life long sorrow D E At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died A F#m I really can't stay - Get over that old out F#m D E7 A Ahh, but it's cold outside
