Baby It's Cold Outside
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Capo 1
Intro: A E (2x)
A
I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside
A D E
I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside
A
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
A D E
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
E F#m
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry
F#m D
My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
D F#m
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
F#m D E
well Maybe just a half a drink more - Put some music on while I pour
A
The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
A D E
Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there
E A
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now
A D E7
To break this spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
E7 F#m
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move a little closer
E7 D E
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride
A F#m
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
F#m D E A
Ahh, but it's cold outside
C'mon baby
A
I simply must go - Baby, it's cold outside
A D E
The answer is no - Ooh baby, it's cold outside
E A
This welcome has been - I'm lucky that you dropped in
A D E7
So nice and warm -- Look out the window at that storm
F#m
My sister will be suspicious - Man, your lips look so delicious
F#m D
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
D F#m
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips look delicious
F#m D E
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Never such a blizzard before
A
I've got to go home - Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
A D E
Say, lend me your comb - It's up to your knees out there
E A
You've really been grand - Your eyes are like starlight now
A D E7
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me
E7 F#m
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Making my life long sorrow
F#m D E
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
E A F#m
I really can't stay - Get over that old out
F#m D E A
Ahh, but it's cold outside
How to play Baby It's Cold Outside
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.