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i really can’t stay
but baby it’s cold outside

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i’ve got to go away
but baby it’s cold outside

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the evening has been
been hoping that you’d drop in

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so very nice
i’ll hold your hands , they’re just like ice

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my mother will start worry
beautiful whats your hurry?

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and father will be pacing the floor
listen to the fireplace roar

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so really i’d better scurry
beautiful please don’t hurry

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but maybe just a half a drink more
put some records on while i pour

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the neighbors might think
baby it’s bad out there

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say , what’s in this drink?
no cabs to be had out there

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i wish i knew how
your eyes are like starlight now

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to break the spell
i’ll take your hat , your hair looks swell

F F F F
i ought to say , “no , no , no sir”
mind if i move in closer

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at least i’m gonna say that i tried
what’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?

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i really can’t stay
baby don’t hold out

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ah , but it’s cold outside