Baby It's Cold Outside – English Lyrics

• By: Fantasia

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the festive charm of 'Baby It's Cold Outside' by Fantasia and CeeLo Green! This soulful duet offers a fantastic opportunity to explore English in a playful, conversational context. Listen to the delightful back-and-forth between the singers, observing how they use persuasive language and witty retorts. You'll pick up everyday expressions, conversational rhythms, and perhaps even some classic American idioms, all while enjoying a vibrant, jazzy take on a beloved holiday tune. It’s special for its blend of classic holiday cheer with Fantasia's powerful, modern R&B vocal style.

[English]

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♪ I REALLY CAN'T STAY - BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE ♪

♪ I'VE GOT TO GO AWAY - 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 WELL MAYBE ♪

♪ JUST A HALF A DRINK MORE - PUT SOME MUSIC ON ♪

♪ WHILE I POUR THE NEIGHBORS MIGHT THINK - ♪

♪ BABY, IT'S BAD OUT THERE SAY, WHAT'S IN THIS ♪

♪ DRINK - NO CABS 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 A LITTLE CLOSER AT LEAST I'M ♪

♪ GONNA SAY THAT I TRIED - WHAT'S THE SENSE IN ♪

♪ HURTING MY PRIDE I REALLY CAN'T STAY - BABY ♪

♪ DON'T HOLD OUT AHH, BUT IT'S COLD OUTSIDE ♪

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♪ MY SISTER WILL BE SUSPICIOUS - MAN, YOUR LIPS LOOK ♪

♪ SO DELICIOUS MY BROTHER WILL BE ♪

♪ THERE AT THE DOOR - WAVES UPON A ♪

♪ TROPICAL SHORE MY MAIDEN AUNT'S MIND IS ♪

♪ VICIOUS - GOSH YOUR LIPS LOOK DELICIOUS WELL ♪

♪ MAYBE JUST A HALF A DRINK MORE - NEVER SUCH ♪

♪ A BLIZZARD BEFORE I'VE GOT TO GO HOME - OH, BABY, ♪

♪ YOU'LL FREEZE OUT THERE SAY, LEND ME YOUR ♪

♪ COMB - IT'S UP TO YOUR KNEES OUT THERE YOU'VE ♪

♪ REALLY BEEN GRAND- I'M THRILLED 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 - MAKING MY LIFE LONG SORROW AT ♪

♪ LEAST THERE WILL BE PLENTY IMPLIED - IF YOU ♪

♪ CAUGHT PNEUMONIA AND DIED I REALLY CAN'T STAY ♪

♪ - GET OVER THAT OLD OUT AHH, BUT IT'S COLD OUTSIDE ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - having a low temperature noun - a common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract
outside /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ A2	adverb - not inside; in the open air
baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A1	noun - a very young child; an infant
stay /steɪ/ B1	verb - to remain in a particular place or condition noun - a period of residence in a place
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp, carry, or keep something in the hand verb - to keep or maintain a particular state or condition
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the prehensile limbs at the end of the arms
ice /aɪs/ A1	noun - frozen water; solid water verb - to cover something with ice or to freeze it
fireplace /ˈfaɪrˌpleɪs/ B1	noun - a structure inside a building for containing a fire for heating
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	noun - a liquid that can be swallowed as a beverage verb - to consume liquid by swallowing
music /ˈmjuzɪk/ A1	noun - organized sound that is pleasant to hear
freeze /friːz/ B1	verb - to become solid because of low temperature verb - to stop moving or acting; to be halted
pride /praɪd/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep satisfaction derived from one's own achievements noun - a group of lions
hurt /hɜːrt/ B1	verb - to cause physical or emotional pain adjective - feeling pain; injured
sorrow /ˈsɒr.oʊ/ B2	noun - deep sadness caused by loss or disappointment
blizzard /ˈblɪz.ɚd/ C1	noun - a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility
tropical /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/ B2	adjective - relating to the region of the Earth near the equator; hot and humid
beautiful /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/ B1	adjective - pleasing to the senses or mind; attractive
pneumonia /njuːˈmoʊ.njə/ C1	noun - an inflammatory infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses or other organisms