B ( x x 4 4 4 2)
Ebm ( x x 4 3 4 2)
Asus2/Ab ( x x 2 1 0 0)
B
I really can't stay
(but baby it's cold outside)
Ebm
I've got to go away
(but baby it's cold outside)
B
This evening has been
(been hoping that you'd drop in)
Ebm
So very nice
(i'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)
Asus2/Ab
My mother will start worry
(beautiful whats your hurry)
Asus2/Ab
My father will be pacing the floor
(listen to the fireplace roar)
Asus2/Ab
So really i'd better scurry
(beautiful please don't hurry)
Ebm
but maybe just a half a drink more
(put some records on while i pour)
B
the neighbors might faint
(baby it's bad out there)
Ebm
say what's in this drink
(no cabs to be had out there)
B
i wish i knew how
(your eyes are like starlight now)
Ebm
to break this spell
(i'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
Asus2/Ab
i ought to say "no, no, no sir"
(mind if i move in closer)
Asus2/Ab
at least i'm gonna say that i tried
(what's the sense in hurtin' my pride)
Asus2/Ab
i really can't stay
(oh baby don't hold out)
Asus2/Ab Ebm B
both: baby it's cold out side