“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” by Dean Martin

INTRODUCTION

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” is a popular duet that has become a holiday standard since its release. Known for its playful back-and-forth dialogue between two singers, the song captures the charm and wit of a wintertime romantic encounter.

[Verse 1: Marilyn Maxwell & Dean Martin]
I really can’t stay (But, baby, it’s cold outside)
I’ve got to go away (But, baby, it’s cold outside)
This evening has been (Been hoping that you’d drop in)
So very nice (I’ll hold your hands, they’re just like ice)
My mother will start to worry (Beautiful, what’s your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)
So, really, I’d better scurry (Beautiful, please don’t hurry)
But maybe just a half a drink more (Put some records on while I pour)
The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)
Say, what’s in this drink? (No cab’s to be had out there)
I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)
To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
I ought to say, “No, no, no, sir” (Mind if I move in closer?)
At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense of hurtin’ my pride?)

[Chorus: Marilyn Maxwell, Dean Martin & Both]
I really can’t stay
(Oh, baby, don’t hold out)
Baby, it’s cold outside

[Verse 2: Marilyn Maxwell & Dean Martin]
I simply must go (But, baby, it’s cold outside)
The answer is no (But, baby, it’s cold outside)
Your welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (Look out the window at the storm)
My sister will be suspicious (Gosh your lips look delicious)
My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon the tropical shore)
My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious (Gosh your lips are delicious)
But maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before)
I’ve gotta get home (But, baby, you’d freeze out there)
Say, lend me a coat (It’s up to your knees out there)
You’ve really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)
But don’t you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)
There’s bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my lifelong sorrow)
At least there will be plenty implied (If you got pneumonia and died)

[Chorus: Marilyn Maxwell, Dean Martin & Both]
I really can’t stay
(Get over that cold out)
Baby, it’s cold
Baby, it’s cold outside

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HISTORY

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” was written by Frank Loesser in 1944 as a playful duet for him and his wife to perform at parties. The song gained widespread popularity when it was featured in the 1949 film Neptune’s Daughter, where it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Over the years, the song has been recorded by numerous artists, with Dean Martin’s 1959 version being one of the most famous and enduring renditions. Despite its popularity, the song has sparked discussions about its lyrics in recent years, with some questioning its themes.

CONCLUSION

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” remains a classic holiday tune that continues to be enjoyed by audiences around the world. Its catchy melody and clever lyrics have made it a staple of the winter season, despite the evolving conversations around its content.