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GUEST: I really can’t stay
HOST: They tell me it’s cold outside
GUEST: I got to go ‘way
HOST: Be careful, it’s cold outside
GUEST: This evening has been so very nice
HOST: I’m glad — I’ll help you ‘cross that ice
GUEST: I’m glad I met your sister
HOST: I’m glad you’re jibin’ with her
GUEST: This kind of thing’s what Christmas is for
HOST: It really is, yeah
GUEST: I really have got to go but…
(Beat)
GUEST: Well maybe just a half a drink more
HOST: Should you be driving??
GUEST: I really must go
HOST: I’ll give you a ride, my dear
GUEST: Just look at that snow
HOST: We’ll take our sweet time, my dear
GUEST: It’s so hard to leave, we’re so cozy and warm
HOST: I’ll drive so careful through that storm
GUEST: My mother will be getting worried
HOST: Let’s give her a call, yeah
GUEST: The gossip stories won’t be denied
HOST: I’ll be there on your side
GUEST: I really can’t stay
(Beat)
GUEST: O but it’s cold outside!
(instrumental interlude)
HOST: Look, do you wanna stay?
GUEST: I wanna be with you, dear
HOST: Well, why didn’t you say?
GUEST: But I don’t know what I’ll hear
HOST: Well, who should complain, if I love you?
GUEST: What’s that you say? You love me, too!
HOST: I guess I should’a said it
GUEST: You sounded like you meant it!
HOST: Instead of just assuming you knew
(Beat)
GUEST: And I should be brave
BOTH: O Baby, ‘cause I love you!
GUEST: Just watchin’ the snow
HOST: Baby, it’s cold outside
GUEST: In the fireplace glow
HOST: Baby, it’s cold outside
GUEST: This evening has been so very grand
HOST: Out there’s a winter wonderland
GUEST: It’s better to be together
HOST: This is the best Christmas ever!
GUEST: We’re cuddled up side by side
BOTH: And here we will stay,
‘Cause Baby, it’s cold
Baby it’s cold outside!