Baby It's Cold Outside (feat. Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five) - Ella Fitzgerald: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

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Baby It's Cold Outside (feat. Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five)

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Baby It's Cold Outside (feat. Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five) was released on January 1, 1960 by Verve as a part of the album Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas (Deluxe Edition)

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OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Vocals

Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five

Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five

Orchestra

Louis Jordan

Vocals

Eddie Johnson

Tenor Saxophone

Dallas Bartley

Bass Guitar

Chris Columbus

Drums

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Frank Loesser

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Milt Gabler

Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

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 so very nice

Been hopin' that you drop in

I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice

[Verse 2]

My mother will start to worry

Beautiful, what's your hurry?

And father will be pacing the floor

Listen to the fire place roar

So really I'd better scurry

Beautiful, please don't worry

Well maybe just a half a drink more

Put some records on while I pour

[Verse 3]

The neighbors might think

But, baby, it's bad out there

Say what's in this drink?

No cabs to be had out there

I wish I knew how to break this spell

Your eyes are like starlight now

I'll take your hat your hair looks swell

[Verse 4]

I ought to say no, no, no sir

Mind if I move in closer?

At least I'm going to say that I tried

What's the sense of hurting my pride?

I really can't stay

Oh, baby, don't hold out

Baby it's cold outside

Ah, but it's cold outside

[Verse 5]

I simply must go

But baby it's cold outside

The answer is no

But baby it's cold outside

The welcome has been so nice and warm

How lucky that you dropped in

Look out that window at that storm

[Verse 6]

My sister will be suspicious

Gosh your lips look delicious

My brother will be there at the door

Waves upon a tropical shore

My maiden aunt's mind is vicious

Gosh your lips are delicious

Well maybe just a cigarette more

Never such a blizzard before

[Verse 7]

I've got to 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 but don't you see?

I'm thrilled when you touch my hand

How can you do this thing to me?

[Verse 8]

There's bound to be talk tomorrow

Think of my life long sorrow

At least there will be plenty implied

If you got pneumonia and died

I really can't stay

Get over that old out

Ah, but its cold outside

Baby it's cold outside

[Verse 9]

Where could you be goin'

When the wind is blowin' and it's cold outside?

Baby it's cold, cold outside

Written by: Frank Henry Loesser

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