Baby Its Cold Outside
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C Cmaj7 C Cmaj7
I really can't stay
But baby it's cold outside
Dm G7 Dm G7
I've got to go away
But baby it's cold outside
C Cmaj7 C C
The evening has been
Been hoping that you'd drop in
Gm7 Gm7 C7 C7
So very nice
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
F F F F
My mother will start worry
Beautiful what’s your hurry?
Fm Fm Fm Fm
And father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar
C C C C
So really i'd better scurry
Beautiful please don't hurry
Dm Dm G G
But maybe just a half a drink more
Put some records on while I pour
C Cmaj7 C Cmaj7
The neighbors might think
Baby it's bad out there
Dm G7 Dm G7
Say, what's in this drink?
No cabs to be had out there
C Cmaj7 C C
I wish i knew how
Your eyes are like starlight now
Gm7 Gm7 C7 C7
To break the spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
F F F F
I ought to say, "No, no, no sir"
Mind if I move in closer
Fm Fm G7 G7
At least i'm gonna say that i tried
What's the sense in hurtin' my pride?
C Bb7 A7 A7
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out
D7 G7 C C
Ah, but it's cold outside
How to play Baby Its Cold Outside
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.